by admin | Jul 8, 2017 | Dear Family Coach
A Gentleman’s Club and a Homesick Camper for 07/08/2017
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Dear Family Coach: My son turns 18 in a couple of weeks, and for his birthday he asked me to take him to a strip club. I’m divorced from his mom, and he knows I go to gentleman’s clubs every so often. But this feels sort of … wrong. How should I handle this? – A Gentleman
Dear Gentleman: A gentleman? I’m not so sure. As a woman, I have a hard time with educating children to view other women solely as sex objects placed on the planet to satisfy the male sex drive. It’s true that your son is 18 and legally an adult. But you indoctrinated him into this culture years ago when you let him know of your interest in watching naked women dance around you for money.
Women have every right to make money as they so choose. But most women at that club are probably dancing because they are out of options. They may make good money, but at what cost? You didn’t mention a daughter, but if you had one, would you want her dancing for men like you? I doubt most parents dream of this life for their girls.
Updated: Sat Jul 08, 2017
A Gentleman’s Club and a Homesick Camper for 07/08/2017
by admin | Jul 7, 2017 | Dear Family Coach
Unholy Holocaust Remembrance and a Pet Snake for 07/07/2017
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Dear Family Coach: My grandmother died in a concentration camp in the Holocaust. This might sound weird, but as a tribute to her memory, my 20-year-old daughter wants to find out her camp number and have it tattooed on her body. She views this as a beautiful ode, however, I am beyond horrified. Legally, I can’t do anything. But what can I say to make my feelings clear? – Sad Dad
Dear Dad: Your daughter wants to honor the great-grandmother she never knew. She doesn’t want the world to forget what happened to her. Her great-grandmother existed before the horror of the Holocaust killed her. In your daughter’s mind, how better to be connected to her than to share the same tattoo she had? Your daughter’s tribute is a beautiful thought, but her logic is supremely flawed.
Updated: Fri Jul 07, 2017
Unholy Holocaust Remembrance and a Pet Snake for 07/07/2017
by admin | Jul 1, 2017 | Dear Family Coach
Homosexual Mothers and a Crier for 07/01/2017
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Dear Family Coach: I’m a Christian, and I believe homosexuality is a sin. My daughter is friends with a girl who is being raised by two mothers. They seem like perfectly nice people, but I do not approve of their lifestyle and do not want their choices to rub off on my child. Is it OK for me to not let her see her friend, or at least keep her from visiting her house? – Principles Mom
Dear Mom: You may be a Christian, but I don’t think you are upholding those values as much as I believe you could be. I don’t agree with you about homosexuality, but you are entitled to your beliefs and values. You may teach your children as you see fit. However, I don’t think you are practicing tolerance and acceptance. Imagine if the family with two mothers told their kid she shouldn’t play with your child because you are the sinner. How would you feel? Imagine how your child would feel. I’m guessing pretty crappy.
Updated: Sat Jul 01, 2017
Homosexual Mothers and a Crier for 07/01/2017
by admin | Jun 30, 2017 | Dear Family Coach
Dear Family Coach: Our 3-year-old daughter is insanely picky. She eats nothing! We are serving her chicken fingers, meatballs, noodles, cheese and yogurt most of the time. She won’t touch anything green. How do I get her to eat vegetables? — Frustrated
Dear Frustrated: Your daughter doesn’t eat nothing. While it may seem like she refuses everything, she does eat a small variety of meat, grain and dairy. It is limited, but it’s a good place to begin growing her tastes.
Updated: Fri Jun 30, 2017
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by admin | Jun 24, 2017 | Dear Family Coach
Dear Family Coach: My 7-year-old son says some of the other kids at school are cursing or talking about sexual things that he doesn’t understand. He asks me what these words mean. Should I tell him the truth or make something up? I don’t want to make a fool of him, but I also don’t think he is ready for all of these concepts. — Not Ready Dad
Dear Dad: I have a friend in his 40s who has told me a story from his boyhood. When he asked his father about sex, he lied and made up some ludicrous nonsense (either because he was embarrassed or caught off guard). It took my friend but a few weeks to learn Pop was offering bad information, and he never sought his guidance in such areas again. Not only did he lose faith in his father but he also repeated that nonsense response to friends, who then laughed at his ignorance.
Updated: Sat Jun 24, 2017
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by admin | Jun 23, 2017 | Dear Family Coach
Dear Family Coach: My 10-year-old son is heading out for his first summer of sleep-away camp. He’ll be gone for three weeks. I’m so excited for him but also nervous. He was excited at first, too, but now he seems more nervous and anxious. How can I help him make the most of camp and not waste time being homesick? — Camp Mom
Dear Camp Mom: It is certainly normal for both of you to feel excited and anxious about your son heading to camp for the first time. Our minds tend to wander to unpleasant places when we don’t know what to expect. But camp is one of the best gifts parents can give their children. Let’s set him up for success this summer.
Updated: Fri Jun 23, 2017
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