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Unworthy of Support?

“A friend of mine has to pay $700 a month for a kid he doesn’t even want. What’s worse is that the kid is mentally disabled. Why should he have to pay for a kid like that?” Stunned by this … Continue reading

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Transitioning From Mommy to Mom

I’m a parent. Been one for over 16 years now, but this whole parenting thing is tricky business. How do you transition your parenting duties from childhood to adulthood? We spend years getting our kids ready for the day, feeding … Continue reading

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What Happened to Parenting?

The little girl happily rode her tricycle, as she circled around and rammed into merchandise. She watched and smiled as shoppers tried to dodge her. Her father, oblivious to her presence, kicked back on a bench facing the opposite direction, … Continue reading

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The Teacher Who Refused to Teach

Mrs. Bowen. I’ll never forget her. She wore a brown wig, walked stiffly as if she had a board plastered to her back, and never spoke a word. That is, unless she was embarrassing us in front of the class. … Continue reading

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