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atheists, evangelicals, parenting
Atheist father vs. evangelical daughter
10.04.07 | Permalink | 4 CommentsAn atheist father writes in to Salon’s advice columnist to ask what he should do about his daughter weeping because daddy is going to hell. The columnist suggests he buck up and go to church with his daughter. Commenters advise taking her to a different faith community each week, taking her to a UU congregation, […]
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parenting, the-onion
Dear god, my cousin is in The Onion
03.28.07 | Permalink | Comments Off on Dear god, my cousin is in The OnionSure, he sold pot and the social worker found an open bottle of Jack under the crib, but that doesn’t mean he’s not a good father. Article here.
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children, compassion, depression, joy, kindness, moral-courage, narcissism, parenting
What’s wrong with these parents today?
02.12.06 | Permalink | Comments Off on What’s wrong with these parents today?Harry asks what character traits parents would most wish for their children to have. In an old survey, the top answers were honesty (overwhelmingly), then obedience and good judgment. Harry, in counterpoint, chooses kindness. I’m surprised how often “academically successful” (to summarize several replies) came up in comments to Harry’s points. Disappointed, really. Parents whose […]
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lawsuits, parenting, safety, sue-happy
Peace and safety
10.15.05 | Permalink | 2 CommentsSo I’m reading a Plastic thread about sue-happy parents and playground injuries when I run across this gem: When I was a kid my favorite game was to nail my peepee to the door frame and slam my nuts in the door, are they gonna ban doors now? Wow. I don’t remember ever playing that […]
