The elders been told you. The religious establishment been told you. Old school feminists been told you. Before I was even born, American society had Cassandras warning us of the impending disaster. They told us that there would be unintended consequences of allowing mainstream culture to become more raw, vulgar, and sexually explicit. They asked […]
Tag Archives: Parenting
May
10
New Territory: On Humility in Parenting
posted by ExiledMind
As a parent, I don’t think that the basic act of procreating is an accomplishment. As long as your reproductive system is in order, having a child is an easy process. The act of raising that child to be a well-balanced, creative, emotionally healthy, confident, and successful adult is another matter. Before my daughter was […]
April
18
Parent Life: New School Rules
posted by ExiledMind
Teenagers have the unique ability to work a parents’ last nerve! In this post I share how I responded to a case of willful disobedience from mine.
May
14
Taking The Stage: Supporting Academic Achievement
posted by ExiledMind
Good morning, my name is _____________. For my recitation, I have selected… On a damp Saturday morning, I’m on the second row in a school library, anticipation overflowing. As the parent of a child participating in a college preparatory program, my presence was strongly encouraged by the staff. My attendance was never in question, as […]
May
13
“Bought Sense”: On Generation Gaps & Aligning With My Elders
posted by ExiledMind
In my return post I revisit my freshman year of high school to reflect on generational divides, and how I now find myself on the other side of one.
February
07
30 Day Challenge Day Fourteen: Seven Years Later
posted by ExiledMind
30 Day Writing Challenge Day Fourteen: Your Life In Seven Years The topic of today’s writing prompt is one that I contemplate with increasing frequency. From the day I found out I was pregnant, the happiness and well-being of my child have been my priority. At times, motherhood has so engulfed my identity that I […]
February
02
30-Day Challenge Day Thirteen: The Daily Ride
posted by ExiledMind
30 Day Writing Challenge Day Thirteen: Your Daily Commute Between work and ferrying my child to her various activities, I am on the road driving six days a week. In the fall, my daily commute consumed so much of my time that I refused to drive anywhere on Sundays. And though I was anxious when […]
December
30
Parent Life: Another One?
posted by ExiledMind
I’m quite serious when I say I’m a member of Team No New Kids, but my choice is rarely respected and understood. In today’s vlog I share my frustration with the constant pressure to have more children.
