The Most Offensive Word in Michigan: Vagina

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Eric Henney examines what’s truly behind the barring of a Michigan legislator for using the word “vagina” on the legislature floor.

Should 11 Year Olds Be Given Dating-Violence Prevention?

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Eric Henney is horrified to learn that dating violence – against both boys and girls – begins as young as age 11, and hopes anti-violence education will soon catch up to the younger trend.

Should Romney’s Alleged Bullying Victim Have Been Made Public?

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Eric Henney wonders what’s more troubling: That a story about a man who has passed away is being used for political gain, or that Mitt Romney appears to have forgotten about a physical assault he allegedly committed.

Call for Writers: Childhood, Fatherhood and Play

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Eric Henney invites fathers to write about the role of free play in their children’s lives.

It’s About More Than Titillation: Don’t Give Up On College Sex Week

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Eric Henney examines how the “Sex Weeks” being held at universities such as Harvard fail, and also how they succeed.

Stop Asking Kids Not To Cry

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Eric Henney thinks it’s great that society is more accepting of men crying, but thinks there are still too many conditions upon when it’s okay for boys to shed tears.