PDeverit's commentsComments On: EverythingArticles Blogs Journals Photos created by: EveryonePDeverit Saying No - Blog Entry12 Jun 2008 09:19 PM Thanks. This resonates with something I actually learned in a church meeting. Someone used the "oxygen mask analogy". When you are on an airline, and the stewardess gives finall instructions about emergency procedures, they tell you that "incase the pressure in the cabin drops, an oxygen mask will drop from the above compartment. Please put the oxygen mask on yourself before assisting others". We need to be sure we're getting enough air, or we're not much use to those around us. An Attitude of Gratitude - Blog Entry11 Jun 2008 10:35 PM I LOVE that you pointed this out. The vast majority of the time, our happiness is a matter of CHOICE. Its how we are on the INSIDE. Sometimes we think we have to have alot of money, a perfect body, a prestigous education or career to be happy, or that it comes from something external to us. The fact is, some of the happiest people in the world have none of these external factors. I read an author who stated that he was living in a "chicken coop" and barely had enough rent. "I wasn't poor, I just didn't have any money" was his response. Homosexuality: Inborn or Learned Behavior? (1) - Blog Entry11 Jun 2008 12:23 AM This is interesting. I've seen both kinds of conclusions, so I think homosexuality is inborn in some, and learned for others. Whatever sexuality one is born with, some things like abuse can definately interfere with its development. Spanking: Risks and Legal Concerns - Blog Entry10 Jun 2008 06:52 PM P.S. I also think they should pay social workers alot more than the pittance that is currently allotted to them. It would attract more people, and they wouldn't be so overworked. There was someone I knew who had around 115 people on their caseload. Yikes!!! Rules of Fighting - Blog Entry10 Jun 2008 06:47 PM I like this advice. Its separating the hashing out of issues from personal attacks. Great post. Thanks. Spanking: Risks and Legal Concerns - Blog Entry10 Jun 2008 06:43 PM Fisrt of all, I agree with you that if you were to throw all parents who have spanked their kids in jail, there would be alot of good parents in jail, and its unnecessary to take the kids out of all those homes. But it is VERY IMPORTANT to teach and learn better ways to discipline. Remember that it was THE PARENTS choice to have kids, not THE CHILDS to receive unprepared fathers and mothers. St. Augustine has said "give me different mothers and I will give you a different world." The "Do You Spank" thread already has an extensive discussion on this, particularly the postings by sgram, so I don't need to list everything. Theres just no excuse, in this day and age, not to learn constructive discipline methods to apply instead. The ACT Against Violence website offers some good tips. Being a parent is a REAL job that needs to be recognized and appreciated as such. Are We a Kid-Friendly Society or Not? - Blog Entry09 Jun 2008 10:30 PM I completely agree with your insight on this. There's definately a "double-standard" going on. Thom Hartman (a parent, author, talk radio) talked about how some societies (like the one we live in) are oriented around punishing of original sin (not what Jesus taught), whereas others are oriented around restoring balance to the whole. Are You Quick to Blame? - Blog Entry09 Jun 2008 10:22 PM Great post! I think we all could use that advice. Second and Third Grade Reading Skills - Blog Entry09 Jun 2008 10:17 PM I really like the author Glenn Latham. He talks, in simple terms of how parents can enhance their child's development, how the WAY in which they learn is very important; how to stimulate their wonder and curiosity. |
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