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I am a 29 year old mother of three beautiful young girls ages 5, 7 and 9. I have done and experienced many things in my short time here on Earth. Not in the traditional sense as one who has traveled the world, but in a manner much different. I grew up in

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Helping Kids Cope Can you buy your children's affection with expensive gifts?: 4 of 40

What child doesn't like to get presents and surprises? I know I did! Ask and you shall receive. From play structures to video game systems to dolls and phones. I remember loving to window shop as a little girl. I was always gawking over all the new stuff in the stores and loved clothes, I still do to this day. Now it's more ...
Society & Lifestyle > Feminism & Women's Rights Is feminism outdated?: 6 of 46

For centuries upon centuries women have had the lesser role in humanity. The workplace, the home, in child-rearing. Women have had to work harder at the same position a man has, yet to get paid less. Women usually produce more at home than their spouses do. Women take on the major responsibility of raising the children. In a...
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Parents have the power to end hereditary religion: 4 of 22

Children learn what they are taught. We as parents want to teach our little ones about all things good and what we feel is best for them. However, religion is such a touchy subject in most homes as the majority of adults have come to their religious beliefs through their ancestors before them. Most of us believe what we are ...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: The highs and lows of being a housewife: 5 of 27

Being a housewife and a stay at home mom is no easy task. It has got to be one of the most difficult and trying jobs I have ever had. I call it a job because I am on my feet and working in some way or another for most of the day from sun up to sun down. The hours are long and I am lucky to fit in a lunch break. With three ch...
Relationships & Family > Couple Communication Verbal communication within a marriage: 2 of 8

I do. For rich or for poor, in sickness and in health, until death do us part. That is a pretty powerful statement. So how is it that we make it happen? How do we remain happy? And very importantly, how do we understand one another? There are so many different ways to communicate with your mate. Nonverbal communication or bo...
Religion & Spirituality > Atheism & Agnosticism Let children choose their religion: 3 of 10

There are so many different religions and belief systems and if you ask a person why they are Christian or Catholic or any other, they will most likely tell you that their religion is the only right one. I have asked this question many times, but I always follow with, "Why is it the only right one?" Not once have I received ...
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Should girls be allowed to join the Boy Scouts?: 1 of 3

Should girls be allowed to join the Boy Scouts? Simply put, the answer would be NO. I am not saying this because I am gender racist, but because it is called BOY Scouts for a reason. Boy Scouts are a group for young boys to go and learn how to become men. They learn about team work, making friends, they are around positive m...
Religion & Spirituality > Religious Concepts (Other) Do you place more trust in people or God?: 5 of 11

Do I place more trust in people or God? For me, this is an easy answer. People. I grew up with a very religious background, yet I have little faith in the God that my family has attempted to teach me about. I was taught that God comes first in all aspects of life. He should come before my children, before my husband, before ...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Most amazing life experience: Motherhood: 7 of 15

I have been many places, seen many things and lived various different lifestyles. Life is full of wonderment and surprise, but above and beyond all, the most amazing life experience that I have ever had is that of becoming a mother. There is the amazement of life living within you, an experience like no other. At one point i...
Relationships & Family > Marriage & Divorce (Other) Can second marriages work?: 32 of 67

Second marriages can work and in most cases, they work a lot better than the first time around. There are so many reasons for this. Not all of us are blessed with meeting our true soul mate on the first try. People fall in love and are sure that this is the one person they are meant to marry and spend the rest of their lives...