I’ve been mowing the grass since I was about twelve-years-old, when my father finally deemed me tall enough to push our gas-powered lawn mower on my own. Soon, every Saturday and throughout my summer vacation, keeping our lawn perfectly manicured was now my job. While this might sound a bit
Category: Youth
A modest childhood doesn’t mean you’re missing out
I grew up with a very modest childhood. Believe me, that’s not meant to be an insult. Quite simply my parents and grandparents understood the importance of sharing their time with my sister and me. Of creating memorable experiences rather than buying us an abundance of toys which ultimately
School shootings are a reality we can’t continue to ignore
“Saying gun control hurts our freedom is a false argument amounting to propaganda. Gun laws don’t curtail freedom any more than speed limits or seat belts. You still get to drive your car and have guns, we’re just trying to save lives as you do.” ― DaShanne Stokes On May 7, 2019,
Masculinity stereotypes are not something you’re born with, it’s something you learn
The APA (American Psychological Association) recently did something quite historic in my opinion. After more than 40 years of research and 127 years in existence, they’re issuing a warning against “masculinity ideology” – the misguided stereotypes parents instill on young boys during development. Entitled Guidelines for the Psychological Practice with
High school is a part of the past you can’t live again
“High school, you don’t want to go back and do it over again.” – Marguerite Moreau It’s been 25 years since I graduated from high school. And as is customary, my graduating class has arranged a high school reunion to commemorate the milestone. I didn’t attend any of my previous