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A Bonus Year Of Childhood

My kids elementary school goes through sixth grade, and for that I am eternally grateful. Its an anomaly in LA, and probably in most parts of the country, where primary school is normally K-5. And now that my daughter is in sixth grade, being able to put off middle school for another year has felt like a huge gift to me.A bonus year of childhood, if you will.Middle school, as we all …

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Teens and College Students: Prime Targets for Identity Theft

A recent article warned that young adults aged 18 to 24 are among the last to detect identity theft. Especially at risk are college students, many of whom are away from home for the first time and are now starting to be independent. People in this age group feel entitled to adult treatment but frequently ignore adult responsibilities, such as keeping a close eye on finances.

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Keeping Your Private Life “Private”

The daughter of Dell founder Michael Dellhad her Twitter account taken down by her father’s security team after she tweeted pictures revealing too much information about her famous parents whereabouts. Even though her father is famous for over-the-top devotion to privacy and security, his daughter apparently did not inherit the same level of concern.