Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen

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Michelle Icard is a member of NBC New Learn and the Today show’s parenting team. She is the author of Middle School Makeover and a regular contributor to publications including the Washington Post, Christian Science Monitor, Time magazine, and the Chicago Tribune. Her two-tier leadership curriculum for middle schoolers, consisting of Athena's Path and Hero's Pursuit, have been implemented at schools across the United States.

In the early ’90s, small arts schools in the U.S. began introducing consent regulations, such as requiring verbal permission before physical interactions like kissing—a rule initially dismissed as impractical. Over time, societal attitudes have shifted, and consent is now seen as a vital part of education. Teaching consent early in non-sexual contexts helps prepare tweens for future discussions about relationships and boundaries. It’s important to empower children to assertively say “no” without feeling the need to justify their decisions, as this builds confidence in setting personal boundaries. Additionally, teaching respect for personal property, such as asking permission before using someone else’s belongings, reinforces these principles. These strategies create a foundation for ongoing, meaningful conversations as tweens grow into independence.

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