Issues Teen abandonment is a deeply emotional issue that can linger far beyond adolescence. Bitterness toward a parent often stems from unresolved inner hurt, and teens express this pain in different ways — through anger, withdrawal, or emotional outbursts. These…
Stability Married parents play a vital role in creating a stable foundation for children. In the ideal American cultural image, happy and flourishing families include two parents committed to one another and to raising their children together. Kids thrive in…
Special Needs Children In Atlanta, Georgia, a troubling incident made headlines when a first grader with special needs was placed in handcuffs after running into the street. While restrained, the child began banging his head against the walls. His mother…
Sticks and Stones… and Lasting Pain “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” Whoever coined that phrase clearly never walked the hallways of an American middle school. Today, many children head to school carrying…
Nurses and Officers: Unsung Heroes of Service They may wear different uniforms, but nurses and police officers walk parallel paths—serving the public with courage, compassion, and grit. Both professions are demanding, both physically and emotionally. While their roles differ, the…