The Proper Way to Argue in Marriage
October 13th, 2007
How spouses argue is learned from what they saw and heard from their parents. Most people simply repeat the pattern, even when it is obviously unsuccessful. But, you can change that.
When to Hug Your Child
September 15th, 2007
When your child does something wonderful or looks adorable is when you usually give them a big hug. You might also give them a big hug just for waking up in the morning.
The time that too few parents think to hug their child is after punishing them. But, that is when a hug does the most good.
The Eyes of Youth
July 8th, 2007
Young people have a different outlook, which is natural. Our youth think that they will live forever. After all, only old people die and they think that old is “forever” away. On the other hand, they are apt to forget that a tattoo lasts forever and get one on a whim.
Guilt, Graduates and Gangs
June 16th, 2007
There’s a billboard in the depressed part of town with an interesting message. “If you graduate, it is like your mother also succeeds.”
The words seem meant to make a teenager feel guilty enough to stay in Read the rest of this entry »
Barbarians, Yesterday or Today?
May 29th, 2007
The ancient Minoans had grand kings for leaders, and the people had total faith in them. Minoan kings were held as gods who could protect them from everything, including nature’s fury. That is, until a huge volcanic eruption made it obvious to the survivors that human kings were as powerless as themselves.
The people chose to worship and trust in a god instead - two gods might give them even more protection. They erected statues to honor the gods. And, for good measure, they made sacrifices. Human sacrifices. Can you imagine, they sacrificed their own children so that they themselves could have a nicer life.
Can you imagine?! You don’t have to work very hard today to imagine Read the rest of this entry »
