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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 Fathers Raising Boys
A boy watches his father differently than he watches anyone else. He may argue with him.Compete with him.Resist him. But...
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 Why Boys Crave Boundaries (Even When They Fight Them)
There is a moment every parent of a boy recognizes. You set a boundary. He pushes against it. He argues....
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...
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