As I mentioned in last week's post, I would continue sharing things children and parents could be doing at times, such as these. In particular, I promised to provide suggestions for changes we can make in our behavior so that public lynchings like George Floyd and bottommost levels of civility modeled by people like Amy Cooper are no longer outward ... [Continue Reading]
Sorry, Son! I Know That I Worry A Lot!
I worry about my son more than I’d like to and I know more than he’d like me to worry. He has informed me numerous times both overtly and slyly that he wishes I would stop worrying. But I can’t stop worrying. In fact, the older he gets, the more I seem to worry. He often thinks I worry about him making some boneheaded decisions during his ... [Continue Reading]
Alternative Facts – Establishing Realities
While being interviewed on Meet the Press, U.S. Counselor to the President Kellyanne Conway uttered two words that I never expected to hear spoken again – alternative facts. Mrs. Conway used the words that I have long attempted to forget to defend White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer's contested statement about the attendance at Donald Trump's ... [Continue Reading]
Election 2016: America is Who We Thought She Was
Like most parents, I too talked to my son about the outcome of Election 2016. However, different than many would expect, our discussion of Election 2016 was not a pretentious oblivious lament about the current State of the Union. Instead, our conversation centered squarely around the fact that the outcome was the one we long expected. Contrary ... [Continue Reading]
How To Explain President Donald Trump
Can I tell you a secret? Just between you and me. Do you promise to keep it our little secret? I’m so looking forward to Donald Trump becoming the next President of the United States of America. Yes, you read that correctly. I’m excited about Donald Trump becoming our next President. And before you ask, I haven’t lost my mind nor am I Mr. ... [Continue Reading]
The State of America’s Fathers
A short while ago, I had both the honor and privilege to attend the 1st ever State of America's Fathers Summit. No different than any other high-level meeting, in attendance was a who’s who list of the top minds and advocates for an improved state of fatherhood in America. Full disclosure, yours truly was not invited because he was considered to ... [Continue Reading]
4 Parenting Tips From Muhammad Ali
As is the case with many people, I too have a Muhammad Ali story. Perhaps, it would be more accurate to state that I have several Muhammad Ali stories. I could tell you about the overwhelming number of times my father lectured me about the greatness of Muhammad Ali. A greatness that for my dad extended well beyond the boxing ring. While most ... [Continue Reading]
Quick Tip – No One Needs Your Tolerance
The last week or so there seems to be one news story after another about tolerance. Tolerance in the NBA (Jason Collins), tolerance in the NFL (Michael Sam) and tolerance in Arizona (Anti-Gay Bill). Not only have stories about tolerance been headline news but we, the people, have been asked to tolerate the sexual preferences of a minority. Yes, ... [Continue Reading]
How Bad Parenting Gives Birth to Inferior to Average Children – Part 2
In the previous post, I gave the first example of how bad parenting results in the growing number of children whose outcomes, results and behaviors are inferior to average. Today, I will share with you examples #2 and #3. I could give, many more examples but I trust my point is made loud and clear after three examples. I didn't imagine at the ... [Continue Reading]
5 Things I Shared With My Son About The George Zimmerman Acquittal
The verdict in the case State of Florida vs. George Zimmerman is controversial on many levels. Rather than regurgitate the same facts and perspectives, I have tried to talk to my son about the case in the following way: 1. BUT FOR – Imagine being with your child. You all are out shopping and rely on public transportation. The next bus is en ... [Continue Reading]