The Grandfather’s Vocation
by Peter J. LeithartBy leaving an imprint on our grandkids, we throw a line to generations we’ll never live to see. To be a grandparent is to build a bridge of hope from the past into the future. Continue Reading »
Culture of Competition
by Randy Boyagoda and Anna BoyagodaLittle Platoons is a spirited exploration of the contemporary culture of competitive parenting. Continue Reading »
Keeping the Faith
by Christian SmithThe more religiously committed parents are, the more they want their children to grow up believing and practicing the family’s religion. This is especially true of parents who are religiously traditionalist or conservative. The desire to pass on the faith to offspring in a world that does not seem . . . . Continue Reading »
I’ll Have Consequences
by Gilbert MeilaenderNot too many years ago, I knew a little boy who was prone to temper tantrums that included yelling, kicking, and hitting. He wasn’t entirely to blame for this, having had a rough start in life. Nevertheless, that sort of behavior couldn’t just be excused, and, of course, if uncorrected it would . . . . Continue Reading »
What Manner of Adult?
by Shalom CarmyOne of the few things liberal and conservative educators agree on these days is that college students are too fragile. Many of them are intellectually and emotionally unable to engage ideas uncongenial to them. Many are incapable of accepting honest assessments of their academic performance. They . . . . Continue Reading »
What Should Girls Watch?
by Mark BauerleinHere's a list of films for young girls—movies that show strong female characters with the kind of energy, intelligence, wit, and initiative our daughters hope to develop themselves. Continue Reading »
“I Just Want Her To Be Happy”
by Leonard SaxIt is no use letting kids do whatever they desire unless you have first educated their desire. Continue Reading »
Time for Parents to Resist Transgender Activism
by Emily ZinosWith public schools fast becoming incubators of gender ideology, parents need to cast off their fears of entering the fray. Continue Reading »
Letters
by VariousNo Authority As a practicing general pediatrician, I appreciated Dr. Leonard Sax’s article “Don’t Ask the Kids” in the October issue of First Things. Sax makes some very helpful suggestions for parents struggling to raise respectful children, but his emphasis is misplaced in advocating . . . . Continue Reading »
Suzuki Method Uberparenting
by Betsy VanDenBergheSpiritually as well as emotionally, childhood years require not only joy and nurturing, but also suffering and growth, if the young person is to face adulthood maturely. And fortunately (or ironically), our musically obsessed phase never ended up shielding my kids from anything. Continue Reading »
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