A critical part of having a happy family is a healthy respect for human life, for our bodies, and freedom from addiction and addictive behavior. Experimentation with drugs of any kind is NOT ok, and is not a normal part of being a teenager. Experimentation with these types of things does not have a good […]
We sit at the table for meal times. We do not eat TV dinners, and we rarely ever eat prepared, out of the box, or canned foods. I prepare healthy whole foods from scratch for most meals. I understand there are times that this can’t happen, but that is the exception rather than the norm. […]
If you think that you can teach your kids to respect themselves and each others bodies, and also dress them in provocative and immodest clothing, even something as minor as a sleeveless top or bare midriff, just take a moment to think about the principle of graffiti and the broken windows that I mentioned earlier. […]
We nurture our MARRIAGE. We are not COHABITATING. If you think that this does not matter or that I am just saying this because I believe cohabitation is a sin, you should consider this: studies show that children do best in families where there are two biological parents who are married to each other. Children […]
We go to church together as a family on Sundays. Note: I am not saying this to say my religion is better than yours, even though I am very partial to my own beliefs 😉 Putting all petty differences aside, and focusing on the greater good of all mankind, it is my very strong belief […]
Even the best families are only one or two steps away from being “that” family. You know the one I mean. The one who’s 14-year old grandson was found dead in a dumpster, the one who’s daughter was a homeless crack addict, (not because they didn’t love her, but because it had gotten to the […]