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.
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?
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'.
As we celebrate moms and motherhood this month, we would like to salute single moms (and dads) in a special way. Being a single parent is an incredibly difficult vocation that takes courage, fortitude, and commitment. The single moms and dads that we have been fortunate to meet over the years through Life Tools Tutoring are selfless warriors who are singularly focused on providing their children with the tools and skills to be successful and fulfilled.
Technology is advancing at lightning speed and the world is changing rapidly, but at the same time, kids are still kids and there is no need to re-invent the wheel when it comes to discipline and a healthy family.
It may be true that the ‘Go outside and be back by dark’ ship has sailed, but might it be possible to rediscover the value of neighborhood communities?
Social media, like the internet itself, has the ability to connect people, share knowledge and improve our lives. Unfortunately, like the internet, social media has the ability to tear people down, create self-doubt and intentionally mislead.
