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Family of Cut Yorktown Cheerleaders Files Legal Complaint
- FOX Houston
A letter from the firm to the district, dated July 5, states, "On behalf of our clients, this firm has filed a complaint against Yorktown I.S.D. and several administrators at Yorktown High School regarding unfair, and what we believe are unconstitutional, practices regarding the selection of cheerleaders. ..."

Complaining To Friends Increases Girls' Misery
- ABC News
Girls who dish to their friends about their problems may actually be increasing their misery by doing so.

The Marriage Is Over, but What About Fido?
- ABC News
"It does not come up frequently, but when it does, it's a big time issue," said Gary Skoloff, a New Jersey family law attorney and the former chairman of the family law section of the American Bar Association. "People are willing to litigate the custody of their pet to the end. It becomes almost like fighting over the custody of a child."

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Florida Restaurants Allow People to Bring Dogs -
Bloomberg News

In response to their clientele, many Florida restaurants are allowing dogs to pull up a spot at their master's table. Pet owners say dining with dogs is a good cure for loneliness. Are dogs really "man's best friend"?

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helpful hint: When things are in (parentheses) it means that is the conclusion we are trying to get at so you need to lead your child to that conclusion. Try not to answer for them.

  • Why are dogs known as good companions?  What do you think makes a dog lovable? (they are loyal, predictable, unconditional, obedient . . .mute!)

  • What characteristics do you look for in a friend?  What are your best friends like?

  • How are human friends different than canine companions?  Why do you think people might seek out one over the other?

  • See Ephesians 4: 15.  As Christians, how are we called to deal with one another?  Who is our model for "speaking the truth in love"?  Why does this passage say we should treat each other this way?

  • See Proverbs 27:6.  What do you think are the "wounds of a friend"?  Why are they "faithful"?

  • See Proverbs 27:17.  How does interacting with others "sharpen" you?  Share how a friend or family member's advice has helped you.  Why do you think it made a difference? 


  Leftovers - previous dialogues

Monday - March 12, 2007
High court case could change car-chase rules

Friday - March 2, 2007
More Employers Recruit the Military Work Ethic

Friday - February 23, 2007
American Lifestyles Mix Compassion and Self-Oriented Behavior (part II)

Friday - February 16, 2007
American Lifestyles Mix Compassion and Self-Oriented Behavior

Friday - February 9, 2007
Bashes for little darlings get bigger and bigger

Tuesday - February 6, 2007
From 500 Pounds to a New and Rewarding Life

Friday - January 26, 2007
Los Angeles ponders banning trans fat

Friday - January 19, 2007
The Snoop Next Door

 

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Of all the values and skills we need to build into our children’s hearts, courage is the most important one. It tops faith, integrity, endurance, and self-discipline. The reason it stands above all of these other wonderful qualities is because they are each dependent upon courage in order to thrive.

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Raising Kids for True Greatness

How do you define success for your child? “Graduates from a prestigious college.” “Nabs a high-paying job.” “Settles down with a nice family.” Sounds good. But what if you got it all wrong?

What about greatness? Where does it fit in? “If you aim your children at anything less than greatness, you’ll set them up to miss the whole point of their lives,” says author Tim Kimmel. In Raising Kids for True Greatness, Kimmel turns the definition of success on its head and guides you in preparing your child for a life that will easily eclipse the goals of those who are merely successful. More Info.

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