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Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies How to get your child to behave in public places: 3 of 20
I have been a parent for a long time, and my advice in this area is simple: Say what you mean and mean what you say.I have always told my children that the behavior I expect from them at home is exactly the behavior I expect from them in public. And the consequences of any misbehavior in public is exactly the same that they w... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Justice System National laws dealing with sex offenders: 3 of 18
Yes, there are some bad people out there. They need psychological help, like any criminal, to understand why they did what they did. They need to do their time, and pay their debt to society.But some of the opinions expressed in articles on this site are more frightening to me than the sex offenders are! It is clear that you ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study Why Judas betrayed Jesus: 7 of 33
Judas made some wrong choices, and was so shocked at the outcome that he returned the money he had taken to betray Christ, and then killed himself.So how did he get to that point? The Bible says "Satan entered into him", but that could mean a lot of things. Did Satan put false ideas into his head? Ideas that sounded good, but... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: The joys of air travel: 11 of 45
Air travel used to involve joy. Now, I'm not so sure.I remember flying as a child. My dad would insist we wear something nice, because flying was a big deal. You had to look respectable.The food was incredible! Steak, chicken dishes, mystical vegetable medleys that made your senses swim, fine assortments of fresh cheese - and... More..
Computers & Technology > Computers & Technology (Other) Surviving through technology when the sun burns out: 1 of 4
You've got to wonder who dreams up these topics!There is only one useful bit of advice on how to survive through technology after the sun has burned out: Be far away from here!That's right. There would be no point in staying in this solar system after its heart has died. We should develop various technologies that will enable... More..
Relationships & Family > Blended Families Adopted? How to seek out your birth parents: 2 of 7
First of all, be sure that you really want to seek them out.It may be that the circumstances of your adoption were very difficult for them. Maybe they don't want to be found. Maybe they don't want to relive those days and those choices. Remember, it's not all about you. Satisfying your curiosity may hurt others, potentially v... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Arguing about what you believe with an open mind: 5 of 15
An open mind is getting harder to find.I've heard that older people are more "set in their ways", and are less likely to have open minds. As I get older, I try to be on my guard so that my mind stays open, and doesn't turn into a musty snapshot of outdated and stale beliefs.Here are some things I remind myself regularly:1) Yo... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Why I switched from a PC to a Mac: 1 of 3
I've been a computer 'expert' for decades. I'm that guy in your office(or your neighbor, or your brother-in-law) that you come to withall of your computer questions.For years, I turned up my nose at Macs, and didn't take them seriously.Sure, they were pretty. The designs that those people came up withwere amazing, but I thoug... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies Understanding the difference between discipline and punishment: 4 of 11
Discipline is a long-term process, really.Punishment is a (fairly) immediate consequence for some bad choice or action.Think about it: Imagine that you join a karate class, or a yoga class, or start training to be an olympic gymnast. Over time, you discipline your body to perform in new ways. Eventually, you become better and... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Constitutional & Contract Law Owning a gun: 19 of 42
This topic doesn't need to be so controversial. A gun is a tool like any other tool you own. No one debates whether it's okay to own kitchen knives, bricks, or a garden rake. They all have purposes, and yet, they can all be dangerous in the wrong hands. And yes - people have done stupid things with all of them.But a gun reall... More..