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Category Archives: Guns
Ten most violent video games (plus alternatives) An American organization, Common Sense Media has compiled a list of what they consider the 10 most violent video games currently being played. Common Sense Media states that it is dedicated to improving the … Continue reading
Guns revisited
In light of last month’s shooting tragedy in Conneticut, I was asked about guns, their availability and appeal, and gun control. I don’t make any claims to be an expert in analyzing such a thing but I do have a … Continue reading
Posted in Aggression, Aggressive, Bows and Arrows, Bravery, Child-rearing, Emotional literacy, Guns, Men, Nurture, Play, Respect, Sex-role stereotyped, Sons, Teens, Video games, Weapons
Tagged gun control, mass killing, Sandy Point Conneticut
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The age of seven
I sit here with a mixture of excitement and sadness on the eve of my son’s 7th birthday. It seems like a real turning point – no longer is he a 2-year-old, inclined to push smaller children over or whack someone else … Continue reading
Posted in 7 year turn, Aggression, Child-rearing, Community, Daughters, Games, Guns, Happiness, Internet, Misogyny, Nurture, Peace, Play, Pornography, Sons, Teens, Uncategorized, Waldorf education, Weapons
Tagged physical play, playground violence, pornography
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3) Physical Force With vs. Against – Con’t
Here I am again after a two week haitus. I apologise! Thankfully my partner is holding the ship afloat. Thanks Edgymama! Are boys naturally more aggressive? It would seem that generally speaking they are. But over the last months I … Continue reading
Posted in Aggression, Bows and Arrows, Bravery, Breeding, Child-rearing, Community, Daughters, Ethnocentric, Fathers, Games, Guns, Nurture, Peace, Play, Rites of passage, Sons, Uncategorized, Weapons
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Freedom to play
Time and time again, I find the same advice helpful in getting me through the challenging questions of parenting. Don’t censor your child’s interests, use them as an opportunity to talk about what else might be going on in their … Continue reading
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Boys and Guns – Why?
As western forces bombard Libya, killing the people they claim to protect, I sit down to write this posting on boys and guns. I can’t say how many conversations I’ve had with moms that start out, “I don’t know how they … Continue reading
Posted in Aggression, Bows and Arrows, Guns, Peace, Sons, Swords, Uncategorized, Weapons
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