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11/01/2013
Helping Children Become Independent Adults I think one of the failings of parents is that they don't expect much of their children, and they bail the kids out. If a teen has a job, they should pay for their phone, and car insurance. More >>

Tags: Behavior, Finances, Job, Parenting, Personal Responsibility, Teens, Values
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11/01/2013
Discipline in the Classroom My husband and most of the men in my family are retired military. I married an amazing man who works like crazy to provide for us and our 6 children... More >>

Tags: Education, Humor, Marriage, Military
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10/31/2013
Opening Doors When I was young, starting at 4 years old, my mother would always make me open the door for her and my sister. Whether getting in or out of the car or going into a store... More >>

Tags: Behavior, Men's Point of View, Parenting, Personal Responsibility, Values
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10/31/2013
Reminiscing About the Past I just returned home from attending my 60 year high school reunion in Central Pennsylvania. I believe we were one of the last generations to enjoy the culture of innocence and public decency. More >>

Tags: Attitude, Behavior, Men's Point of View, Personal Responsibility, Social Issues, Values
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10/31/2013
My M-i-L: Mother-in-Love I just read Jane's email about her M-I-L, and it brought back memories. I, too, had a lovely second Mom... More >>

Tags: Attitude, Behavior, In-Laws, Parenting, Values
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10/30/2013
Staying Home With Your Older Kids My husband and I have been happily married for 18 years and have two children who are 8 years apart. With my daughter, we were able to work out jobs and finances... More >>

Tags: Behavior, Marriage, Motherhood-Fatherhood, Personal Responsibility, Stay-at-Home Mom, Values
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10/30/2013
The Luckiest Parents on Earth Over 11 years ago, my son was born. The way you talked about the special gift of being a parent was something that will never leave my soul. When I looked at him I saw and still see the love of God. More >>

Tags: Choose Wisely-Treat Kindly, Marriage, Motherhood-Fatherhood, Parenting, Religion, Values
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10/30/2013
Trophy For... Sometimes I think I'm being a 'mean' spirited mom but I don't understand the prize culture that's happening. Who started this and why did everyone follow??? More >>

Tags: Attitude, Behavior, Parenting, Personal Responsibility, Values
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10/29/2013
Focus on the 80% A couple of days ago, you were telling a caller not to allow the negative side of her relationship with her husband overshadow the positive side. If 80% of their relationship is good, that can be enough... More >>

Tags: Attitude, Behavior, Choose Wisely-Treat Kindly, Divorce, Marriage, Personal Responsibility, Values
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10/29/2013
Marriage Takes Two I am constantly asked how my husband and I have stayed so happy for so long. I usually respond that we are each other's best friends, we show the other respect... More >>

Tags: Choose Wisely-Treat Kindly, Marriage, Personal Responsibility, The Proper Care and Feeding of Marriage, Values
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