Articles written by Rick Fontes - Page 7

A photographer by trade, specializing in child portraiture. A curmudgeon by inclination and, I suppose, a frustrated philosopher of sorts.

Arts & Humanities > 19th Century US History Causes of the Civil War: The debate over states rights versus federal rights: 3 of 3
The so-called civil war solved nothing. I use the term "so-called" because a civil war, by definition, is a conflict between geographic or political factions of a government fighting for control of that government. The war between the states was fought for the purpose of establishing, or preventing the establishment of, a com... More..
Relationships & Family > Married Life Child brides: Adults before their time: 2 of 2
When, precisely, does a child become an adult? The concept of childhood as a stage of life, independent and clearly defined, in each person's progression from birth to death is relatively new in human history. Neil Postman described it as having come into being during the early part of the post-industrial revolution era. Prev... More..