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Character-Courage-Conscience
09/28/2012
My Grandson, the Ranger My son deserted his family 22 years ago leaving his wife with a newborn and 3 year old. My husband and I helped our daughter-in-law raise the boys. The oldest grandson left for the Army and is currently in the Ranger program. I wanted to share his letter to us with you. More >>

Tags: Character-Courage-ConscienceCharacter/Courage/ConscienceFamily/Relationships - FamilyMilitaryRead On-AirRelativesValues
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09/20/2012
Feeling Envious or Jealous? Envy and jealousy affect everyone's life. However, what really matters is what we do when we feel jealousy or envy: How do we experience it? How do we cope with it? More >>

Tags: AttitudeCharacter, Courage, ConscienceCharacter-Courage-ConscienceEnvyJealousyMotivationPersonal ResponsibilityValues
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09/19/2012
Sexualizing Our Kids The problem with exposing kids to sex has far more to do with trivialization and objectification than simply encouraging kids to do it. It has to do with what kids are taught about human connection... More >>

Tags: Character-Courage-ConscienceCharacter/Courage/ConscienceChildrenDivorceParentingSexSocial IssuesValues
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09/17/2012
Gabrielle Douglas Has Even More Character Than We Knew Our first African American all-around gold medalist in women's gymnastics is also just a young girl with the same issues as many high school kids her age. She recently recounted the racism and bullying she experienced at her hometown gym in Virginia... More >>

Tags: BullyingCharacter, Courage, ConscienceCharacter-Courage-ConscienceParentingRacismSocial Issues
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09/10/2012
Is Your Dating Style All About You? Dating brings a rush of emotions to the surface and no matter what has happened in the past, there is usually a sense of anticipation before the date. "Could this person be the one?" is the question from the heart. And your experiences in dating, love, and commitment are directly related to your past thoughts... More >>

Tags: AttitudeCharacterCharacter-Courage-ConscienceDatingHappinessHealthValues
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09/07/2012
I Guess We Raised Her Right I called you looking for affirmation that my husband and I had given our daughter the right advice. She had been asked by a friend's mother to throw a surprise birthday party for this friend, but then the mother said that my daughter shouldn't invite a certain few people... More >>

Tags: Character, Courage, ConscienceCharacter-Courage-ConscienceFollow up to CallMorals, Ethics, ValuesResponse to a CallValues
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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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08/22/2012
My Parents Didn't Treat Us Kids the Same I am the middle of 7 children, 6 girls 1 boy. Growing up, things were pretty tight. We all had jobs as teens, we all had to help pay for things like senior portraits, school activities, class rings, and we all had chores and took turns making dinner (our house was always SPOTLESS and it was a cooperative effort). More >>

Tags: Character, Courage, ConscienceCharacter-Courage-ConscienceFamily/Relationships - ChildrenFamily/Relationships - Parent/ChildParentingRead On-AirRelativesSibling rivalryValues
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08/21/2012
Should His Girlfriend Be in the Funeral? My nephew died recently in an accident after celebrating his 28th birthday with his friends and girlfriend. She was there when he fell 70 feet to his death. More >>

Tags: Character, Courage, ConscienceCharacter-Courage-ConscienceDatingFamily traditionsFamily/Relationships - FamilyGriefMental HealthMorals, Ethics, ValuesRelativesReligionValues
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08/21/2012
Video: Should His Girlfriend Be in the Funeral? Tragedy has hit this family hard and in the process of planning the funeral, they are unsure if they should include the girlfriend of their loved one. More >>

Tags: Character, Courage, ConscienceCharacter-Courage-ConscienceDatingGriefMental HealthMorals, Ethics, ValuesReligionValues
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