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  • jct32
    MVP
    • Jan 2006
    • 3437

    #16
    Re: What can YOU do?

    Yep, there is so much I could say here, but I'll stick to positive.

    As for volenteering I know that if you attend a church they are always looking for people. I started volenteering at my church and it is pretty much just hanging out with elementery age kids. Playing basketball with them and stuff, it's pretty cool.
    To Dare Is To Do - Tottenham Hotspur

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    • stewaat

      #17
      Re: What can YOU do?

      Originally posted by fistofrage
      About 40% of the children in the U.S. live in single parent households. If you fix that issue you are well on the way to fixing many problems.

      Anyone with a child knows how much time and money it takes to raise a child the way you want to. A single parent just gets spread too thin. And yes there are exceptions to this, but by and large if each household had 2 caring parents, I guarantee we'd see change for the better.
      I am very lucky, I am one of the exceptions.

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      • Jackdog
        Wolverine Soldier
        • Aug 2002
        • 7719

        #18
        Re: What can YOU do?

        Originally posted by stewaat
        I am very lucky, I am one of the exceptions.
        That worked out well for the community you serve and protect. Your parent did a hell of a job. Thanks.
        NFL:Packers
        MLB:Reds/Tigers
        NHL:Red Wings
        NCAA:Michigan Wolverines.
        F-1: Ferrari.

        It's been a while OS. Hope all are doing well!

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        • fistofrage
          Hall Of Fame
          • Aug 2002
          • 13682

          #19
          Re: What can YOU do?

          Originally posted by stewaat
          I am very lucky, I am one of the exceptions.
          Yep, you are very fortunate. You got your degree, working as a civil servant. Things worked out well for you. Your parent(s) should be proud.

          Most single parents just don't have a combination of resources to give their kids what they need. Either they have the time, but not enough economic resources or they have the money, but not the time to give the emotional support.

          It takes a ton of work and sacrifice to look in the mirror and say that "I have done everything in my power to give my child a chance to succeed in life." I applaud any single parent and any two parent household for that matter that can say that.
          Chalepa Ta Kala.....

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          • Jackdog
            Wolverine Soldier
            • Aug 2002
            • 7719

            #20
            Re: What can YOU do?

            Originally posted by fistofrage
            Yep, you are very fortunate. You got your degree, working as a civil servant. Things worked out well for you. Your parent(s) should be proud.

            Most single parents just don't have a combination of resources to give their kids what they need. Either they have the time, but not enough economic resources or they have the money, but not the time to give the emotional support.

            It takes a ton of work and sacrifice to look in the mirror and say that "I have done everything in my power to give my child a chance to succeed in life." I applaud any single parent and any two parent household for that matter that can say that.
            Count me in on that as well. Another good post. Are you really a Sparty fan??
            NFL:Packers
            MLB:Reds/Tigers
            NHL:Red Wings
            NCAA:Michigan Wolverines.
            F-1: Ferrari.

            It's been a while OS. Hope all are doing well!

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            • JBH3
              Marvel's Finest
              • Jan 2007
              • 13506

              #21
              Re: What can YOU do?

              I don't know...

              It's a little disconcerning that 24 hours and 150 views later only like 8 of us have commented.

              hmmm...
              Originally posted by Edmund Burke
              All that is needed for the triumph of evil, is for good men to do nothing.

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              • fistofrage
                Hall Of Fame
                • Aug 2002
                • 13682

                #22
                Re: What can YOU do?

                Originally posted by Jackdog
                Count me in on that as well. Another good post. Are you really a Sparty fan??
                Thanks. Yes, and an Irish Fan too. Should be a real interesting year, don't know what to expect from ND, MSU, or Michigan.

                Anyway, Carry on.
                Chalepa Ta Kala.....

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                • DaveDQ
                  13
                  • Sep 2003
                  • 7664

                  #23
                  Re: What can YOU do?

                  Great topic to discuss. I'm a father of 4 boys. I believe the most important aspect of parenting is genuine love. I mess up daily. Maybe I'll raise my voice or just over react to a situation, but my heart is at home with my family.

                  Sadly, there are so many things pulling at us. We are constantly being marketed to, "You need this", "You deserve this.." etc. Our world moves very fast, with self-gratification being a huge priority. Our children and families need to see from the man of the house that his vision is for them, that his concern is for their well being. That alone will bestow huge amounts of respect in a child.

                  My children will not be perfect. They will one day make mistakes, but what is more important than them not making mistakes is them understanding how to correct things and always be genuinely respectful.

                  Again, quality post.
                  Being kind, one to another, never disappoints.

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                  • JBH3
                    Marvel's Finest
                    • Jan 2007
                    • 13506

                    #24
                    Re: What can YOU do?

                    Originally posted by DaveDQ
                    Great topic to discuss. I'm a father of 4 boys. I believe the most important aspect of parenting is genuine love. I mess up daily. Maybe I'll raise my voice or just over react to a situation, but my heart is at home with my family.

                    Sadly, there are so many things pulling at us. We are constantly being marketed to, "You need this", "You deserve this.." etc. Our world moves very fast, with self-gratification being a huge priority. Our children and families need to see from the man of the house that his vision is for them, that his concern is for their well being. That alone will bestow huge amounts of respect in a child.

                    My children will not be perfect. They will one day make mistakes, but what is more important than them not making mistakes is them understanding how to correct things and always be genuinely respectful.

                    Again, quality post.
                    Thanks for your post Dave.

                    I especially like the last paragraph, and understanding that as a parent is important. Sometimes you've got to give just enough rope, so that they can make that mistake, and learn from it and having genuine respect in correcting them is important.

                    I hate to hear when parents say "your so stupid" etc. I'm sure sometimes it's definitely warranted, and sometimes the only way to sum up their actions...but I've seen parents insulting kids after common mistakes being an all too common thing.

                    Thanks for your post.
                    Originally posted by Edmund Burke
                    All that is needed for the triumph of evil, is for good men to do nothing.

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                    • JBH3
                      Marvel's Finest
                      • Jan 2007
                      • 13506

                      #25
                      Re: What can YOU do?

                      Bumping for awareness.
                      Originally posted by Edmund Burke
                      All that is needed for the triumph of evil, is for good men to do nothing.

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                      • Jackdog
                        Wolverine Soldier
                        • Aug 2002
                        • 7719

                        #26
                        Re: What can YOU do?

                        Originally posted by JBH3
                        Bumping for awareness.
                        Good luck brother. It kinda magnifies your points. Important topic nobody wants to touch,that is unless God of Life starts the thread.
                        Last edited by Jackdog; 06-02-2009, 04:14 PM.
                        NFL:Packers
                        MLB:Reds/Tigers
                        NHL:Red Wings
                        NCAA:Michigan Wolverines.
                        F-1: Ferrari.

                        It's been a while OS. Hope all are doing well!

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                        • JBH3
                          Marvel's Finest
                          • Jan 2007
                          • 13506

                          #27
                          Re: What can YOU do?

                          Originally posted by Jackdog
                          Good luck brother. It's kinda magnifies your points. Important topic nobody wants to touch,that is unless God of Life starts the thread.
                          Yea....I figure it's a good place to garner awareness, and/or motivate/inspire (or at least try to)...Given a presumably strong population of stoners and gamers; whose day to day struggles involve scrounging together change for a select few items off the Taco Bell value meal menu, or trying to unlock every achievement in game "X".
                          Originally posted by Edmund Burke
                          All that is needed for the triumph of evil, is for good men to do nothing.

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                          • JBH3
                            Marvel's Finest
                            • Jan 2007
                            • 13506

                            #28
                            Re: What can YOU do?

                            Originally posted by JBH3
                            Bumping for awareness.
                            THIS.
                            Originally posted by Edmund Burke
                            All that is needed for the triumph of evil, is for good men to do nothing.

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                            • fistofrage
                              Hall Of Fame
                              • Aug 2002
                              • 13682

                              #29
                              Re: What can YOU do?

                              Unfortunately this thread is just going to die. Best thing you can do is try to get active in your community and spread this message face to face. It just isn't going to have the impact you want by posting on an internet message board. You can't sway people's opinions with a post like this. You'll find that with most people who need to hear this message, 2 + 2 doesn't equal 4, and until you can understand their thought process and communicate to them in a message they will understand, your efforts such as this will be futile.

                              I'm in complete agreement with what you are saying, but there is little chance that someone who thinks that living that lifestyle is a just way of life can be swayed by an post on a Sports Video Game website.
                              Chalepa Ta Kala.....

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