| The Daddying Movement
I propose naming this revolution the daddying movement. I coined the term daddying more than a decade ago to describe the active, involved exuberance of my parenting, and the parenting of other men I knew. “Fatherhood" seemed passive and dull, flat and one-dimensional; its gerund, “fathering," suggested a one-time biological act, requiring no greater commitment than a bit of DNA. “Daddying" conveyed the sense of the lifelong process that I relished as I embraced my responsibilities for my children's well-being: physical, emotional, social, intellectual, creative, moral and spiritual. Becoming a parent changes one's identity instantly and forever. This new word not only captures that fundamental change, but also embodies the realization that fathers matterin their presence as well as their absence.
Barack Obama: Obama Announces FY08 Federal Funding Requests
One of its most popular attractions and teaching tools at the Adler Planetarium is the Sky Theater. The projection equipment in this theater is 40 years old, and is no longer supported with parts or service by the manufacturer. It has begun to fail, leaving the theater dark and groups of school students and other interested museum-goers without this very valuable and exciting learning experience. AIDSCARE, Inc., for general operating support, $750,000 AIDSCARE is a non-profit, non-sectarian organization that provides housing and care for homeless children, families and adults living with advanced HIV/AIDS in the Chicago Area. AIDSCARE, Inc., for completion of the North Lawndale Campus, $2,000,000 Upon its completion, the North Lawndale campus will offer 66 units of service-enriched housing for low-income and homeless individuals and families impacted by HIV/AIDS; an onsite Health Facility and Wellness Center for residents and other members of the community; and an 8,693-square-foot multi-purpose community center.
DODD: Spanking isn’t so bad, is it?
I know nothing about this incident past what I read in The Evening News and The Tribune, therefore I won't make a comment on this case.I can tell you I believe in spanking children and in some cases I think a belt is appropriate. DODD: Spanking isn't so bad, is it? By LINDON DODD Local Columnist A Sellersburg father was arrested for spanking his 7-year-old son with a belt this week. I know nothing about this incident past what I read in The Evening News and The Tribune, therefore I won't make a comment on this case. .
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