Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Our Children Are Our Mark On The World
I was watching the end of a movie with my 13 year old yesterday. The father leaned over his sleeping son as he tucked him into bed. He lamented that he was so busy trying to make his mark on the world that he failed to see that his CHILD was his mark. Wiping the tears from my eyes, I had to make a quick exit to find a box of tissue. Powerful stuff.
Another High School Shooting - November 13, 2008
CNN just reported that there is a current (11:30 a.m. EST) and dangerous situation developing at Dillard High School in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida today. Police were seen examining and photographing a handgun on the trunk of a squad car in the middle of a Ft. Lauderdale street. Details are sketchy as the situation is still developing.
It was just reported that Dillard High School is in lockdown and that parents are not being allowed access and should stay away. One girl has reportedly been shot and critically injured and another girl is reported to have become sick upon eating her lunch. It was not clear if the two incidents were related or not.
It was just reported that Dillard High School is in lockdown and that parents are not being allowed access and should stay away. One girl has reportedly been shot and critically injured and another girl is reported to have become sick upon eating her lunch. It was not clear if the two incidents were related or not.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
On Veterin's Day
I was watching a new broadcast this morning and was touched by 3 moms whose 3 sons had given their lives in service of our great country in Iraq. One mom said of her son's final moment, "You feel like you should have jumped across the ocean to hold him in his final moment." Powerful stuff. God Bless our troops and their families. We are eternally grateful for all they sacrifice for our beloved United States of America.
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Bullies' Brains Enjoy Others' Pain
On Friday, one of the major networks reported on a study by the University of Chicago that concludes that bullies enjoy other's pain. According to the study, bully subjects brain scans showed they experienced pleasure while viewing people being bullied.
Great. Another out for the bullies. I can just see it now. The bullies'/criminals' defense will be, "It wasn't my fault. I have a cerebral defect." I do hope that researchers and news agencies will be responsible in reporting their findings.
I say this because the doctor being interviewed referred to the subjects in the study as being teens with "Conduct Disorder", while the reporter continually referred to the study subjects as "bullies". The individuals studied were described as clearly more aggressive in nature than your average "run of the mill" bully. Once again, the nature of bullying seems to be played down. We all need to be crystal clear on the definition of bullying:
Great. Another out for the bullies. I can just see it now. The bullies'/criminals' defense will be, "It wasn't my fault. I have a cerebral defect." I do hope that researchers and news agencies will be responsible in reporting their findings.
I say this because the doctor being interviewed referred to the subjects in the study as being teens with "Conduct Disorder", while the reporter continually referred to the study subjects as "bullies". The individuals studied were described as clearly more aggressive in nature than your average "run of the mill" bully. Once again, the nature of bullying seems to be played down. We all need to be crystal clear on the definition of bullying:
BULLYING = VIOLENCE
BULLYING = AGGRESSION
BULLYING IS ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOR!
BULLYING IS UNACCEPTABLE!
Inexcusable Behavior from Survivor Corine
I was watching Survivor last night with my 13 year old daughter. It has become a weekly ritual for us. I was shocked to hear Corine, angry at Suzy's honest comments, declare on national television, "I am a very vindictive person and I will get my revenge!"
I quickly looked at my daughter and let her know that Corine's behavior was not only unchristian, but completely unacceptable. It bothers me that grown ups have so little self-control these days especially on the reality programs that are aimed at our children. I often find myself using their bad behavior to teach my children how NOT to behave.
I quickly looked at my daughter and let her know that Corine's behavior was not only unchristian, but completely unacceptable. It bothers me that grown ups have so little self-control these days especially on the reality programs that are aimed at our children. I often find myself using their bad behavior to teach my children how NOT to behave.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Halloween Costume Manufacturers Cross the Line
It has been happening for years. Children's Halloween costumes get sexier and slinkier every year. This year costume manufacturers seemed to go over the top at pushing sexy costumes on children and their families.
Parents can complain all they want, but the bottom line is our money does the talking. We simply have to tell our children "NO". They can handle it and they will find an appropriate costume. What ever happened to making up your own costume at home?
Parents can complain all they want, but the bottom line is our money does the talking. We simply have to tell our children "NO". They can handle it and they will find an appropriate costume. What ever happened to making up your own costume at home?
Throw Away Kids in Nebraska
What is going on in Nebraska?!!!! Parents are dropping off their pre-teen and teenage children at local hospitals and running! This is child abandonment! How dare they do something so unconscionable!!!! And what numskulls wrote the law that allows this despicable act? It is an outrage!!!! Parents of Nebraska get a conscience!!!!
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