Category: Parenting

Raising children who are persons of color as a white man I grew up in a family without a lot of money.  My parents were working class, catholic, and had simple tastes.  We lived in an apartment, in a neighborhood, in Silver Spring, Maryland.  The neighborhood was a blend of many ethnic backgrounds and the…

One example we think we all know for sure…the moon…it’s feminine! Right? The answer to the question of the moon, like many answers to many questions is, it depends on who you are asking.  From germanic roots, the moon, is male.  From latin roots, the moon, is female.  The sun also has opposite genders assigned…

Did that get your attention?  I hope so.  I can hear the questions: “But I thought all kids should go to college?” “What else are they supposed to do?” “I want my child to have the best opportunities in life!”  (Okay, that one isn’t really a question). What if I would have added a small…

Have you ever noticed your parent’s music collection?  I’m sure many of you have been subject to your parents playing music for you while you were growing up.  For my father, in his time, it was records.  And my father’s collection was mostly based on 70’s and 80’s rock.  I remember the most recent thing…

“Pink is a girls color”. “Where did you get that shirt, the women’s section?” “Why are your nails painted?” “Are your ears pierced?” The pink and blue thing has an interesting history.  It wasn’t until between 1950 and 1990 that pink was declared a “girl” color.  That is relatively recent, and as you can see…