Dear DailyClout, For many years, it’s been theorized by the scientific community that women who live together— such as in dorms and convents— end up having their menstruation cycles synced. Similarly, people eating communally seem to eat more than by themselves. I took a look at the data showing that children who did not physically […]
Lawnmower Parenting: How American Children are Being Coddled to Death
An after-school program aide told me recently, “I would rather be a helicopter parent than a lawnmower parent.” I had no idea what she was talking about. She described the endless intrusion into the lives of children by parents who believe they are being helpful by clearing away all obstacles that lay in their children’s […]