Every responsible parent faces this sooner or later: How do you decide about letting your children play with less disciplined children? It’s not that we expect perfection. There were days when I was only caring for my own children, when I would have this little humorous conversation in my head, where I would tell them [...]
The Destructive American Tradition of Fundraising
Where did this preoccupation with fundraising get started? It’s not that I have any problem with giving or sharing. But the barrage of people asking for donations is astounding. When did it become socially acceptable to beg for a handout? I know that some of you will say, “But how will people know that there [...]
I Do Not Think This Word Education Means What You Think It Means
One of the most effective moves made by those people who wish to control our society was to get themselves labeled as “experts.” However, having a lot of statistics or past observations in the data bank only makes someone a resource. There is no way for one human to be the expert authority on someone [...]
Organize Your Household Chores Room by Room and Teach Your Children to Do Them
I’m going to alter an old saying. Can you figure out which one I altered? I’m going to say: ”If anything is worth doing, it’s worth teaching it to your children patiently.” And I’m going to apply this saying to household tasks. That means that “If anything is worth doing, sometimes it’s worth getting done [...]
Parenting With A Plan
As I approach the tender age of 50, the youngest of my seven children is 14 years old, the oldest is nearly 27 years old. A few friends have recently asked for suggestions in the parenting process, so I have attempted to offer something. This has all been based on Biblical principles, the advice of [...]






