To say that parents or other caregivers are spoiling children when they are nurturing children is to ignore basic needs and conflate some behaviors as being spoiled.
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My Children’s Children?
My Children’s Children was therefore chosen as the title to give a voice (sometimes more of a shout!) on behalf of my children, my grandchildren, my patients and their children, and all children.
The Strength of Social Capital
Social capital refers to good will, fellowship, sympathy, and social intercourse among individuals and families.
“With malice toward none, with charity for all”
Lincoln knew the only way to rebuild and move forward, was to accept the common responsibility for the problems of the day (“with malice toward none”) and work together to improve from this time forward (“with charity for all”).
Why Forgiveness?
Forgiveness is an essential trait to human existence. The ability to forgive allows us to move on in our lives, progressing from childhood to adolescence to adulthood. Forgiveness is therefore a fundamental developmental step in our lives.
A Selfish Agenda
Selfishness does not and will not serve us well. We must recommit to the principles of the American dream and reject the notion of us vs. them.