Raising Small Hands poses an interesting question:
How do you prevent American values (i.e. that beauty, wealth, and power are the keys to happiness and success) from taking hold in your children’s mind?
I actually reject the question, somewhat. Beauty , wealth and power are not American values. Hard work, self reliance and perseverance are [...]

In response to my entry on helicopter parents, Julie of Shanan Trail shared some insights in relation to her experience raising a child who is probably not college-bound.
…Only a minority of high school students are “non-college-bound” and go directly into the work force. These students are seen as ill prepared to be workers in an [...]