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Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Behavior & Discipline (Other) If children behave badly, who's to blame: Parents or child?: 2 of 103
If children misbehave, do we chalk it up to the inexperience of the child, or do we point our fingers at the parents? Frankly, the answer is actually "it depends". For the purposes of this argument, however, we will assume the scale tips just slightly more in favor of the parents.Why do children run wild in stores and in rest... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Loneliness: 38 of 580
They flow in pairsthey walk in lightI sit alonein a cold, dark nightI call outbut my cries lack soundI have no voiceno words are foundI watch in wonderin miseryin longingin hateI watch myselfstand outsidefeeling I have beencast asideThe depths, they growthe silence stands in perfect rowsan endless fieldand I've no shieldIt is... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Loss of innocence: 4 of 48
The RuinsIf it wasn't bad enoughthe invasion of my body...worse, far worse,the molestation of my mind.Searching for someone to love methe search got out of handlife crumbled into nothingI sure got more than I had plannedLike the old one with his lantern,I search for someone good.But I fear I'll never find himin life's dangero... More..
Personal Finance > Health Insurance Should government pay for all medical care?: 2 of 24
The government should absolutely pay for medical care. If it did, the after-effects would be surprising:1) Less fraud. Medical fraud is one of the biggest forms of fraud in the US today. Not only do millions of innocent citizens realize their credit cards have been used against them, they also find (in greater numbers!) that ... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Tips Healthy snack ideas to boost your immune system: 3 of 31
Right now, the weather in my little corner of the world (Phoenix, Arizona) is at its most desirable: cool but not cold, with highs in the low 70s. This makes for some great outdoor activities. Whether walking, golfing, cycling, or hiking, it is important to keep yourself well hydrated and nourished. But what should you eat? I... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Lies: 3 of 18
Those Lips, They LieI always had a waywith the pretty girlsSaid all the tender thingsthey like to hearBut honey, when I'm with youI only say but what's the truthit's just with those other girlsthat I start tellin' liesThose lips, they lieand say foreverwhen I really meannever, everOh, me, oh, myThose lips, they lieBaby, for y... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Prejudice: 5 of 29
At night, in the star showerI turn my gaze upon the moonfeeling her tides and tears as my ownshe is round and full and brilliantbut still alonewe are one, Moon and II too know the pain and triumphof being round and fullin a sky with bony, angular stars...Such wonders I have seenthe Romeos & Julietscountless new hopefulscourti... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Life's paths: 49 of 284
Stand StillAre we forsaken?Or do we ask too much?Or the wrong thing?Or the timing's not right?How can I ask so I'll be answered?How can I step so I'll be a success?Lead me, I beg, eager to followlay the path clearly so I may follow itlay it well, for I am blindIt must feel right beneath my feetbe it not buckled or choppytoo w... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending When shopping turns into a shopping disorder: 5 of 24
To be honest, I am not entirely sure when I realized (for the first time) that I had a problem with shopping.It could have been when I left the house one morning for a quick stop at Target to pick up a prescription and came home with over $300 in merchandise that I wanted but didn't need. It could have been when that mysterio... More..
Politics, News & Issues > People in the News Michael Vick: Is he a criminal for promoting dog fighting?: 29 of 111
Michael Vick should be thrown to the tigers, Roman Coliseum style. He absolutely is a criminal! Dogs have no choice in the matter. They only want to please. If they learn that going for the jugular is pleasing to the Alpha, that is what they will do. I will never understand what someone finds appealing about pitting two anima... More..