I see it all the time as a middle school teacher.  So many kids are just given everything that they want, regardless of their academic achievement, attitude or behavior.  The issue isn't just cash-related.  There's a major problem when people give kids things that they haven't earned in general  The best example that I...more

I agree with you that some of the blame lies in the legislators who cut funding to much needed services for children.  One poster said that schools and teachers should be more vigilant.  Well, I work for a school system where there can legally be 34 students in a classroom and we often find more.  It is difficult to pi...more

I am currently a pregnant woman who is living with the father of my child.  If and when we choose to get married will be up to us.  I know that it would make my grandmother and other family members would be thrilled if we did get married, but we can't make that change to our lives unless we are ready.  We can't make th...more