... I have to say, as a parent this is one of my biggest fears. It's a nasty world, even nastier when you face it without the roots of firmly planted faith. I should know. I spent the majority of my youth rebelling against all types of authority, most especially religious authority. So I can say with 100% certainty that this article is probably the most accurate thing I have ever read on the subject. And I don't say that lightly. Dr. Gregory Popcak writes; When teens fight you about … [Read more...]

Follow Your Heart Following your heart while leaving behind your head leads to a world of trouble. I wish someone told teenager Kat that twenty years ago. Following heart, bad. Stopping to think, good. The heart wants all sorts of crazy things and telling your child to follow theirs gives them a free pass to follow those desires without stopping to consider the consequences those actions may have on others. You Can Be/Do Whatever You Want If You Set Your Mind To It When I was a little … [Read more...]

... For a few months now I've been trying to get my son into MACS, the local Catholic school system here in Charlotte. It's been no small task. The paperwork alone took almost 3 weeks to organize. I'm still waiting to hear about the status of my financial aid application but unless some miracle happens and they say "Hey, you're so poor we'll cover 95% of your son's tuition" it's still highly unlikely I can eek out the tuition cost each month. But I at least have to try. When your nine old … [Read more...]