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Momversation: Do Boys Get a Bad Rap?

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Men's rights. Sounds a bit odd to the ear, doesn't it? But to people like radio host Glenn Sacks, the need for pro-men campaigns is all too real. After all, shirts like David & Goliath's "Boys Are Stupid. Throw Rocks at Them" are popular but are, to some, unfair and downright wrong. And they're not easily explainable to young, impressionable boys.

But how much of a widespread problem is this? Are girls now getting too big a piece of the self-esteem pie? Rebecca Woolf from Girl's Gone Child wants to know, "Are boys getting a bad rap?"

What are your thoughts? Do you think boys are discriminated against? With a history of men in the White House, do we really need to worry that boys won't believe that they can grow up to be president? Or do you think today's society sends the message that boys aren't as good as girls? Join the Momversation by commenting in our community:

Momversation: Are You Happy With Your Post-Baby Body?

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Extra weight, never-fading stretch marks, and changes "down there." After you have a baby, your body will never be the same, and that can be hard to accept. Mindy Roberts of The Mommy Blog asks the Momversation panelists, "Are you OK with your post-partum body?" Featuring guest panelist Kierna Mayo, Big Kid Buzz editor of CafeMom.

Are you OK with your after-baby body? Do you accept them as a part of being a mom? Or do you like your body better now? Join the Momversation by answering our poll or commenting in our related forums:

Momversation: Do you fight with your spouse/partner in front of your kids?

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Dr. Phil calls fighting in front of your kids nothing short of child abuse. But is that going just a bit too far? Asha Dornfest of Parent Hacks asks the panelists, "Do you fight in front of your kids? And do you think that's always wrong?"

What's your take on arguing with your partner in front of your children? Is it a big no-no? Or do you think kids can learn from your conflicts? Join the Momversation by commenting in one of our related forums:

Momversation: The Toxins Around Us

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Peanut butter recalls. Mercury in tuna fish. Lead in kids' toys. It seems like just about everything can make our children sick! But are the dangers of toxins overhyped? Alice Bradley of Finslippy asks the panelists, "Are the dangers of toxins blown out of proportion?"

How do you handle all of the toxins hype? Do you continually purify your environment? Do you ignore news reports? And just who did poop in those peanuts, anyway? Join the Momversation by commenting in one of our related forums:

Momversation: Finding Me Time

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Welcome to our first guest panelist, Michelle Lamar, CafeMom's Entertainment Editor! She joins our panelists in discussing how to attain that hard-to-find "me time." Moms are used to caring for others, but do they care for hemselves? Mindy Roberts from The Mommy Blog asks, "How do you find time just for yourself?"

Do you get alone time? How do you make time for yourself? Join the Momversation by commenting in our related forums below:

Homeschool: Pass or Fail?

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Over one million American students are homeschooled. Bring up homeschooling, and you'll hear a multitude of theories and opinions. On one hand, homeschooled students usually do better on standardized tests. On the other hand, homeschooled students can miss out on social and academic opportunities. So is homeschooling a good idea? Dana Loesch of Mamalogues (and our resident homeschooler) asks the panelists, "What do you think of homeschooling?"

What are your thoughts on homeschooling? Are you a mom who homeschools? Do you think it's "weird?" Would you ever homeschool? Join the Momversation by commenting or talking back in our related forums:

Momversation: Do You Swear In Front of Your Children?

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$%##%$#!!! The kids are in the backseat, and you just let out a curse-laden tirade at a driver in front of you. Oops. But is swearing in front of your kids really such a big deal?

Momversation: What Do You Think of Plastic Surgery?

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Botox and nose jobs and lipo, oh my! Plastic surgery is popular in the United States; in 2007 alone, 11.7 million people had surgery in pursuit of the perfect nose, pouty lips, and smooth thighs. But is it all just surface? Daphne Brogdon of Cool Mom asks the panelists, "What do you think of cosmetic surgery?"

What's your take on plastic surgery? Is it like coloring your hair? A confidence boost? Or is it all just an attempt to keep up with celebrity moms? Join the Momversation.

New Year's Resolutions: Yea or Nay?

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They're called resolutions because we're supposed to be resolved to keep them. So, why are they so easy to break? Giyen Kim from Bacon Is My Enemy asks the panelists, Are New Year's resolutions for the birds? And should we teach our children to keep up this seemingly fruitless tradition?

So, what do you think? Join the Momversation by commenting below or in one of our related forums:

Momversation: Happy Holidays!

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Our panelists have created a very special video card wishing you all the best this holiday season and beyond. What are your plans for the New Year and your hopes for 2009?

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