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Will You ALWAYS Want to be With Me?
Sometimes the most arresting questions seem to come “out of the” proverbial “blue.” And often, they come from a source you would not expect. This particular question came from my grandson; he is 5 1/2, going on 25. My wife … Continue reading →
Posted in Aging Parents, Assisted Living, Family History, Stories, Uncategorized
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Tagged Art Linkletter, behavior, boundless, career, children, divorce, Dunkin Donuts, elderly, foster growth, grandchildren, granddaughter, grandson, honesty, independent living, kids say the darndest things, live out the words, natural candor, need to be wanted, nursing home, out of the blue, profundity, security, sought after, teenagers, the power of words, unhappiness, want to be needed
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Helicopter vs. Free-Range Parenting
I recently listened to a National Public Radio interview where the miseries caused by “helicopter parenting” were enumerated. The discussion featured a prominent scholar/author on the subject, as well as a Kennesaw State University counselor. It was quite interesting. Evidently, … Continue reading →
Posted in Stories, Uncategorized
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Tagged 1858, 1954, 1960s, 1969, 2009, crucible, Dr. Spock, drone, education, emotional immaturity, extremes, free-range parenting, H. Stephen Glenn, Haim Ginott, helicopter parenting, home school, ideologies, Jane Nelsen, Kafkaesque, Kennesaw State University, Lenore Skenazy, Lord of the Flies, metamorphosis, National Public Radio, paranoia, parenting, perfect storm, R.M. Ballantyne, racial injustice, Raising Children for Success, society, teenagers, terrorists, The Coral Island, tolerance, William Golding
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The Lost Story 