The Race to Nowhere is a film that will make you think deeply about what a good education looks like. … More
Tag: Teens
Good Sports
Football is just a sport. However, it is a platform for parents and coaches to teach some of life’s most … More
Family Matters
Imagine two American families, living on the same street, both successful in pursuing the American dream. Their Christmas cards are … More
The Value of Pain
As I walk through the halls after school, there is a barrage of faces along my path. Some I know … More
Failure’s Top Ten List
1. Not Everybody Gets A Trophy Somewhere along the line we became a society that preached instant gratification. Like a … More
Video Games
I grew up with the Atari 2600 video game system. It was the cultural phenomenon of 1978, right along with … More
Texting vs. Talking
There is no doubt that text messaging can be, in the right situations, the most efficient, convenient form of communication … More
Beyond Beauty and Athletics
Athletic talent is instant karma for the social status of any young man. In modern American mythology, the quarterback is … More
Kids Need Community
“No man is an island,” said John Donne, in reference to the ripple effect of the death of one man … More
Just Believe in Yourself
“Just believe in yourself, and you can achieve anything.” “Pursue your dream, and don’t let anyone tell you that you … More
Teenage Media Addiction
Children of the Screen As much as I like FaceBook and text messaging, I know that it needs to be … More
The Power of Choice
Children lack power. They can control very little in their lives, until they get a license to drive and the … More
Role Models
Charles Barkley, the great basketball player and television personality, once said at the height of his NBA career, “I’m not … More
Don’t Baby Them
BENEFITS OF STRUGGLING “A man found a cocoon of a butterfly. One day a small opening appeared, he sat and … More
Growing Up and Away?
A friend of mine recently expressed frustration with the way that everyone seems to write off their kids around the … More