Social media influencers are a strong presence in society. Many of these voices, while rich and famous, live tragic and destructive lives. Instead of encouraging our children to emulate these types of influencers, we should teach our kids, by example, to be a positive influence to those around them.
After a local teacher's social media post made national headlines, it is time to take closer look at how social studies curriculum has changed over the years. Today, the focus is almost entirely social justice causes while also vilifying the United States. It is our job, as parents, to get the activism out of the curriculum and get back to the basics.
Society is always changing, and right now our culture normalizes simply not responding to people. Whether it's a phone call, text message, email, or even an in person meeting, people will break off relationships without having the difficult conversation. We need to teach our children how to interact with others in a respectful way, even if it's more challenging.
Modern education relies heavily on technology. Many classrooms have abandoned traditional instruction and methodologies that have proven successful in the past. Our students today are less educated and ill-prepared for the future as a result.
Raising children is a challenging journey for parents, requiring constant decision-making influenced by motivations that may stem from fear, past experiences, or convenience. To foster healthier parenting, it's essential to reassess these motivations. Transitioning from fear-driven choices to empowering and fulfilling ones can help children develop independence and resilience.
Social media plays a huge role in society. It is impacting children and teens in many different ways. What are the positive and negative consequences of scrolling on these sites every day?
As adults, as we think back to our own childhood traditions, we can remember smells and sounds and sights that transport us in time. Traditions can evoke strong positive feelings and memories in all of us, but why is that? Why do traditions make up such a large part of who we are and why are they so important?
Whether you agree with Charlie Kirk or are adamantly opposed to his viewpoints, we must use the tragedy of his assassination to collectively recommit ourselves to defending each other in our right to speak freely. Let us reject conventional wisdom by talking about politics and religion with those we encounter. Be kind, be respectful, but be truthful and direct. We can make this country and this world a better place, but it will be through reasoned discussions, not emotion-filled violence.
We, as a society, seem to be more isolated, more self-centered, less trusting and less kind. How exactly we arrived at this point is less important than deciding what actions we are going to take to turn the tide and to be an example to the younger generations of a better way of living in community.
Deep in our hearts, we all know the truth that God should be first in our lives, others should be second, and then we should come somewhere after that. What’s ironic is that we are promised personal fulfillment and ‘happiness’ in this life and the next if we adopt this lifestyle. Not necessarily ‘happiness’ as the world defines it – self-absorbed pursuit of pleasure and avoidance of anything uncomfortable – but ‘happiness’ in the sense of ‘I know my purpose in the world and I’m ready to get up each morning and make that difference'.
