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New Boy
Posted on May 15, 2008 by Kathy McManus Comments (0)
We all know the uneasy feeling of being the “new kid”—at school…at work…in a group…in a different city or country. Gradually, in each circumstance, the anxiety begins to fade, a new normal emerges, and life moves along. Read full article »
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Fight Club Junior
Posted on May 12, 2008 by Kathy McManus Comments (3)
When two dogs are in a cage to fight each other, it’s illegal. When two children are in a cage to fight each other, it’s part of the fastest growing sport in America: “ultimate fighting.” Read full article »
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America’s Worst Mom?
Posted on May 8, 2008 by Kathy McManus Comments (13)
Mothering without smothering. That’s the responsible balance Lenore Skenazy was seeking when she recently allowed her 9-year-old son to ride the New York City subway alone for the first time. Read full article »
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To Catch a Thief
Posted on May 6, 2008 by Kathy McManus Comments (9)
A stranger steals your personal property. Instead of reporting the theft to authorities, you confront the suspect yourself. Your possessions are returned. You bypass the inconvenience of a police investigation and court appearances, and the offender goes without punishment. Read full article »
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Cash for Grades
Posted on May 1, 2008 by Kathy McManus Comments (10)
Education opens many doors. But should the main one be at the bank? School districts throughout the country are increasingly paying students for coming to class, taking tests, and improving their scores as part of controversial incentive programs known as “cash for grades.” Read full article »
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4/22/2008 - Father’s Day
4/16/2008 - Going Postal
4/14/2008 - Shot Through the Heart
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