Tag: school
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U.S. school desegregation, bullying, unrest, and violence, in the 1970s
A remembrance of school racial integration in the mid-1970s.
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Seven things I want my sons to know about making their way
Advice I gave my sons about making their way in the world.
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Favorite Photos Week: Happy student, Piedras Negras, Coahuila
This young fellow is a teenager now. But when I visited his school near Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico, nine years ago, he was this lively, happy boy. I speak very little Spanish. I can ask where the bathroom is, I can order a beer, I can offer greetings, and I can count to 14. And I…
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Rolling with the transitions
My older son graduated high school on Saturday. It’s a day for which I long have planned, but which, nevertheless, comes with some sadness. I was glad to celebrate this passage with him, though he said he felt much as I did when I graduated high school: “Dad, I’m a good student; was there ever…
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The years fly by at warp speed
My youngest son turns 15 today. In case you’re new to the blog, I’m a divorced dad with three sons. My stepson is 28, and my sons still at home are 17 and, now, 15. It turns out that I really enjoy teenagers. For me, these are the best years to be a dad! It’s…
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Seven things I want my sons to know about making their way
Now that you’re both teenagers, my job as your dad is changing. When you were little, my job was more about teaching you some basics, keeping you safe, and showing you love. Now it’s about slowly letting go and coaching from the sidelines so you can go in your own direction and hopefully find success…