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Essays, evaluations, and observations on the drift of modern institutions.
For Fathers Raising Daughters
A daughter watches her father differently than anyone else. From him she learns: how men speak how men handle...
Read Article Raising Girls with Strength and Grace
There is confusion about girls today. We are told they must be tougher.Louder.Less yielding.More dominant. Or we are told they...
Read Article For Mothers Raising Boys
There is something unique about a mother’s influence on a boy. Before he understands competition…before he understands status…before he understands...
Read Article Parent Discussion Guide
Use this as a weekly reflection — alone or with your spouse — not as a performance checklist, but as...
Read Article Raising Boys with Structure and Honor
There is a quiet confusion around boys today. We are unsure what to expect of them.Unsure how firmly to guide...
Read Article Do Children Need an Ethics Code?
Most parents would answer quickly: “Of course.” But then comes the harder question: What does that actually mean? Are we...
Read Article Freedom vs License — What’s the Difference?
Freedom vs License — What’s the Difference? Freedom and license are often mistaken for the same thing. Both involve choice....
Read Article Confidence vs Arrogance — What’s the Difference?
Confidence vs Arrogance — What’s the Difference? Confidence and arrogance can look similar. Both appear self-assured. Both speak firmly....
Read Article Authority vs Authoritarianism — What’s the Difference?
Authority and authoritarianism are often confused. Both involve power. Both involve leadership. Both establish order. But one earns...
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