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First Principles: Parents Have A Duty To Maintain Children Decently In Accordance With Their Circumstances
“It is the duty of parents to maintain their children decently, and according to their circumstances; to protect them according to the dictates of prudence; and to educate them according to the suggestions of a judicious and zealous regard for … Continue reading
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Tagged Children, Circumstances, Duty, Educate, First Principles, James Wilson, Maintain, Parents, Protect
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What Did Mary Know?
Based on Luke 2:52: What Did Mary Know? by Michael Romani Sweet Mother Mary was there from the start With love of a mother that would never depart Providing in part the example for His humanity A study in relationship of … Continue reading
Na/GloPoWriMo Day 21: Narcissism Begs The Question
I didn’t plan it this way but I’m not complaining. Na/GloPoWriMo Day 21 is to be a poem revolving around Narcissism. Insert slightly sad but half grinning face here… Narcissism Begs The Question by Michael Romani In this convenient moment, … Continue reading
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Tagged Children, Damage Done, Direction, Emotional Abuse, Guide, Na/GloPoWriMo, Narcissism, Parents, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Question, Reflection, Serve
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First Principles: The Foundations of National Morality Rests In the Family
“The foundation of national morality must be laid in private families. … In vain are Schools, Academies, and Universities instituted, if loose principles and licentious habits are impressed upon children in their earliest years. … The vices and examples of … Continue reading
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Tagged Children, Education, Example, Families, First Principles, Foundation, Habits, National Morality, Parents, Principles
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The Perfect Nanny
The Perfect Nanny by Michael Romani She didn’t know how to die Only how to give away death The story revolves as to why Perhaps, it is all she had left The modality of a perfect nanny For two quickly … Continue reading
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Tagged Children, Death, Die, Family, Grisly, Immigrant, Parents, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Red Flags, Return to Work, The Perfect Nanny, Travesty
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Thought For the Day: We Teach Our Children By Our Actions and Through Our Words
“The words a father speaks to his children in the privacy of the home are not overheard at the time, but, as in whispering galleries, they will be clearly heard at the end and by posterity.” – Jean Paul Richter, … Continue reading
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Tagged Example, Father, Jean Paul Richter, Mother, Parents, Posterity, Teach, Thought For the Day, Words
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Thought For the Day: Parents Should Not Make Life Too Easy On Children
“Too many parents make life hard for their children by trying, too zealously, to make it easy for them.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, poet, dramatist, novelist, and philosopher (28 Aug 1749-1832) Encouragement is one thing. We should help our … Continue reading
First Principles: Parents Have A Duty to Their Children
“It is the duty of parents to maintain their children decently, and according to their circumstances; to protect them according to the dictates of prudence; and to educate them according to the suggestions of a judicious and zealous regard for … Continue reading
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