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08/30/2012
Is Chivalry Dead? Are men chivalrous anymore? The answer is largely "no." The reason: women's behavior... More >>

Tags: BehaviorCharacterCharacter-Courage-ConscienceChivalryFeminismHonorMannersMen's Point of ViewPolitenessRespectSocial IssuesValuesWomen's Point of View
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08/24/2012
Autism and My Little Boys I am my son's voice - for now. He is 5 and has autism. He works so hard every day in therapies in school and at play. He works 30 hours a week learning our way and he is getting better and better at speaking and social interacting. More >>

Tags: Social IssuesValues
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08/21/2012
Proud To NOT Be a Feminist I was recently at a little coffee shop, and the girl making the drinks chose to make my drink first instead of the gentleman who had ordered ahead of me. More >>

Tags: BehaviorFeminismFeministasPolitenessRead On-AirSocial IssuesValues
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08/16/2012
My Blunt, No-Nonsense Answers Dr. Rodger Dean Duncan is widely known in the business world as an expert in the strategic management of change. Dr. Duncan recently asked me to comment on personal responsibility, ethics, values, and moralities of today... More >>

Tags: Character-Courage-ConscienceCharacter/Courage/ConscienceMorals/Ethics/ValuesPersonal ResponsibilitySocial IssuesValues
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08/13/2012
Why Baby Drop Boxes Are Needed In the United States, we have 'safe-haven' laws in all 50 states, which allow children to be left anonymously in designated places (hospitals, fire departments, etc.). Taking a similar initiative, European countries are providing more and more baby 'drop boxes' for parents to drop off unwanted babies... More >>

Tags: AbortionAdoptionChildrenHealthParentingSocial IssuesValues
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08/09/2012
Time to Move Out! I want to let your caller know the advice you gave her to 'pack her son a lunch' is spot on! How do I know? You gave it to me 2 years ago. Here's what happened... More >>

Tags: Adult Child-ParentFamily/Relationships - Adult Child/ParentPersonal ResponsibilityPink slip on lifeRelationshipsResponse to a CallSocial Issues
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08/09/2012
Words for Teenagers ...[T]he following words from a judge who regularly deals with youth: Always we hear the cry from teenagers 'What can we do, where can we go?' More >>

Tags: BackboneCharacter-Courage-ConsciencePersonal ResponsibilitySocial IssuesTeenagersTeensValues
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08/09/2012
When Kids See Smut Online The thing parents should be worried most about Internet pornography is the victimization of their children. Whether it's being preyed upon by a pedophile or experiencing crass sex totally disconnected from intimacy, it's all victimization... More >>

Tags: InternetInternet-MediaMarriageMorals, Ethics, ValuesParentingReligionSexSexualitySocial IssuesValues
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07/26/2012
Stirring Up Controversy Recently I threw a bridal shower for my husband's sister. It was just family and a few close friends of hers. I brought along my usual gift of 'The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands'. Well, little did I realize the controversy it would raise with this group. More >>

Tags: Family/Relationships - FamilyFeminismFeministasMarriageRelativesSocial IssuesThe Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands
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07/24/2012
My Opinion About the Shootings in Colorado I know everyone's glued to the news right now trying to figure out what piece of information they can get out of the "Batman" movie theater shooting in Aurora, Colorado to keep themselves safe in the future. However, the fact is there isn't any. More >>

Tags: Character, Courage, ConscienceCharacter-Courage-ConscienceMovie ReviewMoviesParentingSocial IssuesValues
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