Since spring break just passed and summer break is fast approaching, we wanted to get your thoughts on age-appropriate dress in terms of swimwear or summer clothing. As the weather heats up, everyone wants to be cooler with short sleeves or shorts or capris. How do you ensure that your children are wearing age-appropriate clothing? What rules do you enforce in terms of clothing?Here's a recent story about Abercrombie Kids' recent push-up bra bikini for 7-14 year-olds. What are your thoughts on this?   From Kiddada Grey, South Cobb area mother of three: Age appropriate Clothing:   Parents need…

After the Cobb County Board of Education voted 4-3 at their March 9 work session to postpone the school board calendar issue indefinitely, School Board Member David Banks, whose Post 5 covers Pope, Lassiter and Sprayberry high schools, is trying to bring it back again. South Cobb Patch asked local mothers what they think of the school board issue that just won't die. What are your thoughts on the balanced calendar issue? Is it dead for good? Janis Stevenson, mother of two, one at Mableton Elementary: I think it was ridiculous and poor judgment for the school board to even revisit the subject…

Today, good grades are arguably more important than ever as college admissions processes become more and more competitive and college tuition becomes more and more expensive. Parents are well-aware that their children are going to need scholarships to attend colleges and many times, high grade point averages and high test scores help students score those scholarships. What do you think about paying children for good grades? Melanie Fleury, mother of four under the age of 7: In our family we expect A's , so we do not reward them for meeting our expectations. That being said, I am available to …