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October 09, 2005
We aren't as hip as we think we are!
The culture of your youth -- so vivid it seems like yesterday -- is ancient history to your kids!
But take heart: You don't need to embarrass yourself trying to fit in with your kids and their friends, but you can learn to learn to speak the langage and respect the customs of the foreign land where they live. That's what we mean by "meeting kids where they are."
The first step is to keep your eyes and ears open. Listen, don't leave the premises, when your kids' music cranks up!
Second, find out more about the musicians by exploring the web sites we've recommended at http://www.straightroads.org/culturaldivide/resources/music.html .
Third, keep talking (HINT: starting out a conversation with "How can you stand that awful noise?" isn't the best way to open up the communication channels ;-).
Finally, keep tuning in here to learn strategies for keeping the communication channels open and finding out what the "next new thing" is.
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