One for the "Duh!" department
On MSNBC.com, they’re reporting on a study which found that “Sexually charged music, magazines, TV and movies push youngsters into intercourse at an earlier age“. They think this is because being surrounded by such media influences create a “norm” of early, frequent, fun and consequence free sexual activity in the minds of young people. Gee – ya think? Continue reading One for the "Duh!" department
Raising independent kids
Just last week at the YMCA, I watched my 14 month old daughter wander away from me to greet people walking into the building (and maybe figure out an escape route) and I joked with my friends, “It’s so sad how kids never learn to become independent unless you put them in daycare.” I, of course was being completely sarcastic. Unfortunately, there seem to be … Continue reading Raising independent kids
Funding Higher Ed
In the past, I have posted about a column proposing that colleges no longer receive funding directly through the government, but that money be given directly to students to purchase educations and about the state of Colorado’s attempts to do just that. While I’m sure there are still many, many hurdles left, it appears that this may be an idea which has a chance of … Continue reading Funding Higher Ed
What’s happening to boys?
I’m sure everyone and their brother will have something to say about this Washington Post column today entitled “What’s Happening to Boys”, but I’ll go ahead and add my $.02 anyway. Boys aren’t doing well in our society today. 90% of Ritalin prescriptions are given to boys, they are more likely to drop out of school, be suspended or expelled, commit suicide, less likely to … Continue reading What’s happening to boys?
Miss Manners’ take on “boomerang kids”
A few days ago I wrote about re-thinking our assumptions regarding young adults living with mom and dad. Today I came across a column Miss Manners wrote about the attitudes of parents and children facing a return home upon completing college. Her take is that the assumption that as our kids grow, they will come to have disdain for us is damaging to the parent … Continue reading Miss Manners’ take on “boomerang kids”
Miss Manners’ take on "boomerang kids"
A few days ago I wrote about re-thinking our assumptions regarding young adults living with mom and dad. Today I came across a column Miss Manners wrote about the attitudes of parents and children facing a return home upon completing college. Her take is that the assumption that as our kids grow, they will come to have disdain for us is damaging to the parent … Continue reading Miss Manners’ take on "boomerang kids"
The disappearing generation gap?
Today over at the National Review Online, Myrna Blyth has an article making fun of life coaches. In it she makes reference to a New York Magazine article about parents in their 30’s and early 40’s who, in her words, “in their hoodies and their retro sneakers, have decided it is really very cool to remain childish even when they have children of their own. … Continue reading The disappearing generation gap?
A new guide for helping your kids choose a college
I should be in bed, but I just had to post a link to a blog called The Torch which is run by the organization FIRE (Foundation for Individual Rights in Education). FIRE is an organization devoted to helping college students defend their rights to free speech, freedom of religion, freedom of association, due process and such. It’s pretty sad that there’s even a need … Continue reading A new guide for helping your kids choose a college
How to become much smarter in about an hour
There’s a gentleman over at the Crunch Cons board named Bruce Frohnen who I have become a big fan of. I swear to you that if you take about an hour and read just his posts from the Crunchy Cons board, you will be a smarter person. Continue reading How to become much smarter in about an hour
Crunchy Conservatives and Civic Activity
I’ve mentioned the conversation going on at the National Review Online about the book “Crunchy Conservatives” as couple of times here. This week there has been a very interesting (or at least I found it very interesting) conversation about civil society and how we engage in a culture we see as hostile and corrupted. A letter was posted there from someone basically saying “you guys … Continue reading Crunchy Conservatives and Civic Activity
The Upside Down World 