by | Mar 24, 2014 | Values & Morals
The essence of the American dream is that if you work hard enough, move fast enough and dream big enough you will achieve your goals. “Pursue your dreams and follow your heart,” is the message we have been seduced with, cajoled to reach for, and coaxed to live by from birth – into adulthood – and to death. Inherent to this statement is the assumption that pursuing our dreams and following our hearts produces happiness, peace of mind, success and more. Herein lies the paradoxical problem of living by this principle.
by | Dec 10, 2013 | Values & Morals
Entitlement is the belief that one is deserving of or entitled to certain privileges regardless of one’s contributions. Adults who expect promotions without hard word, teens who expect an allowance with no chores and elementary children who expect to win every game without practicing, demonstrate an entitlement attitude. What can you, as a parent, do to help your child not become like this?
by | Oct 16, 2012 | Values & Morals
We want our children to fit in, to be accepted at school. When they ask for expensive items, it hooks something from our past. And like many parents, we find ourselves buying something not needed or out of our budget. Read about tactics to help your child learn the value of money and more while saying “No.”
