Is every party your kids attend a potential crime scene?
The few comments I’ve read following this article on the Steubenville rape case demonstrate that the “boys will be boys” and “she was asking for it” attitudes are alive and well when it comes to sexual assaults involving an inebriated young woman. And you can always count on someone blaming the parents, like this comment from ...
Read MoreHow do you get a kid to care about sports when you couldn’t care less?
I generally avoid watching sporting events. It’s not that I dislike sports. I just find them boring to watch. And watching football is by far the most horrible experience of them all. Between grief and football, I would choose grief. This deep loathing can be traced to the many weekends of many years I spent in hockey rinks, while ...
Read MoreA little advice for Lance, an homage to Abby
Dear all alone in Austin: Americans love an underdog. And with the right combination—real or feigned—of humility and heart, you’ll likely make your way back into the good graces of the American public. Your days as a super-athlete are likely over, but your opportunities to join the cast of such shows as Celebrity Survivor and Dancing ...
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