This '90s stoner trend is now the latest Gen Z obsession: the hacky sack

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Hacky sack, the Gen X campus staple, is making a comeback with Gen Z.

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My 15-year-old daughter wants a summer job. I want her to enjoy being a kid.

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The author says her daughter (not shown) is eager to grow up, but she wants her to have one more carefree summer.

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I'm 18 and graduating in Dubai. Missile interceptions didn't scare me — I'd still come back to work after college.

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William Harper was going to high school in Dubai, and his family decided to stay.

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Is college still worth it? What tech execs are telling their kids.

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In the age of AI, some people are rethinking college. Tech execs are telling their own kids that a degree is still important.

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I didn't expect my 40th high school reunion to be so emotional, but I was reminded how powerful those early years really are

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The author attended her high school reunion.

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I moved my daughter from a small private high school school in Hawaii to a larger public school in Seattle. Now she's thriving.

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The author said her daughter spent most of her life in Hawaii, and she was nervous about moving with her to Seattle.

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Parents often say the teenage years are the hardest. But my kids are in high school, and I love this phase.

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The author loves parenting teenagers.

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I'm a high school dropout who raised $6 million out of Y Combinator. Being a teen founder means you can take more risks.

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As a high school teacher, I see first hand how a lack of motivation can impact teens. Here's how parents can help them feel more inspired.

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I've been homeschooling my kids for 6 years, and my oldest is starting his senior year. It's been hard, but worth it.

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The author has been homeschooling her two kids for six years.

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