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Here’s What You Had to Say on…Silly Bandz

Wednesday, October 27th, 2010

Last week, we found out (via Dr. Wendy Walsh over at MomLogic.com) that schools all over the U.S. have banned the latest kid craze – Silly Bandz – from the classroom. Wanting to know what all of you –the parents – thought, we asked: do you support the ban on Silly Bandz, or does the ban stifle kids’ freedom of expression?

Well, the results are in! While some of you strongly supported banning the potentially distracting fad bracelets, others thought schools were making mountains out of molehills.

Read some of the comments from moms like you and then take our poll. We also welcome you to leave more thoughts and comments.

“I’m fine with banning them. After volunteering in the classroom, I see that teachers don’t need any more distractions in the classroom…there are enough already! Kids can be challenged to find other ways to express their creativity in the classroom. Save the Silly Bandz for outside of school…it doesn’t seem like to much to ask for the good of their education.” – Peg Ilkka

“I think it’s fine to ban them. Kids can express themselves creatively in other school-friendly ways (writing, drawing, etc.) and then have something to look forward to when they go home. It even opens up doors for new social events–Silly Bandz Sleepovers, anyone? Schools have enough to deal with.” – Amanda

“No, Silly Bandz shouldn’t be banned from school. By making such a big deal out of them, you only make them more coveted by kids. Like Cabbage Patch Dolls, Beanie Babies, and every other fad, this too shall pass.” – Michele C.

“My kids have been in private school for the last six years. They had a very strict dress code, including hair requirements. This year they went to public school and they love being able to express themselves through clothing and hair. My son is growing his hair out and my daughter wears 20 or so Silly Bandz every day. Sure, it may be a bit of a distraction, but it’s also a fun part of being a kid. I remember jelly bands being such a fun part of growing up. I say, let them stay!” – Melanie

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Here’s What You Had to Say on…IVF

Friday, October 22nd, 2010

After learning about Robert Edward’s Nobel Prize win for his contributions to IVF and, at the same time, Dr. Michael Kamrava’s legal troubles for possible negligence in his practice of the procedure – we just had to know: Where do you stand on IVF?

The question sparked a lively debate among our commenters. Many of you agreed that it was a wonderful tool to help with infertility, while others found it unethical, and some stayed on the fence. Check out a sample below, and then take our poll and leave a comment to tell us where you stand!

  • “I think IVF is an awesomely, wonderful tool for couples who want to have a child. I was unfortunately diagnosed as menopausal at age 27 and with the help of egg donation (from my sister) and after 4 attempts at IVF, we were finally blessed this fall with our daughter, Grace. She is the love of our lives…” – Amanda Kendzierski
  • “…It only increases the chances of complications. I agree that the doctors need to have consequences. They are either endangering the patients health or help the fraud (giving birth to multiple kids to get welfare money). In either way it’s wrong and should be punishable. ..” –Alexandra
  • “IVF can be a wonderful tool, but I think it can be too tempting to play God. One must be very careful when considering how far they’d go for a child “of their own” (meaning one they’ve carried in their own womb). I do not think insurance companies should pay for IVF… if couples can fund the procedure, great. If not, adoption should be the route they take. Saving a child and giving them a good home and life is worth every bit as much as a medical procedure!” – Tricia Cooper
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