FAMILY TIME — Movies have a way of teaching us essential life lessons, sometimes without us even realizing it. Interestingly enough, some of the best lessons come from films made for children that the ...

“Yes, ma’am.” I’ve said those two words more than any other phrase in my life. Growing up in the south, my family was big on traditional ways of showing respect. Words like “ma’am” and “sir” were as ...

Perhaps the word respect has a different meaning for some than others. If as adults, coaches, teachers or even spectators, no one takes the initiative to let our children know the meaning of our ...

"Sometimes I just lock myself in the bathroom and hide from my son. I can't take the disrespect anymore" —Mom of a teen Sadly, this is not an unusual sentiment. Parents feel overwhelmed by their teens ...

Deborah Meier continues her conversation with Harry Boyte. To read their full exchange, please visit here. Dear Harry and friends, This is good practice for us both precisely because we agree on so ...

The most common belief in Western societies is that children need to learn respect by following the directives of their parents and other adults. It is presumed that children have to learn to suppress ...

Last night, as I huddled over a container of cookie monster ice cream, melted dairy dripping down my bruised forearms, I started to think about service. It’s hard not to think about service at a ...