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The Case for Living the Self-Directed Life

Summer is probably the most dreamed about, written about, and longed for season in America. For most of America's children and young adults, summertime means freedom. The school year schedule fades away and the longer, warmer days are replaced…
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Gun Play: Shooting down Parental Fears

In the early days of parenting, when all toys were bright and cheerful, when television shows were filled with funny songs, silly dances, and playfully nice characters, and when advertisers had a limited effect on my son’s wants, I reveled…
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Getting out of the Way

We parents like to help. It's what we do. When our children are struggling we feel compelled to assist, direct, or support. Sometimes, all this 'help' is counterproductive and inadvertently sends the message that you don't trust your kids to…