Melissa Shultz identifies the moment when her sons will transition from boys to men.
My Second Birth
June 1, 2013 by 1 Comment
Leonard Pitt never got the opportunity to raise a child from birth. Until his grandson arrived and changed everything.
When Kids Graduate, Parents Celebrate
May 24, 2013 by 4 Comments
Graduating from preschool is nothing compared to the everyday milestones that make parents’ lives easier
To my Son… Love, Your Dad
May 17, 2013 by Leave a Comment
One five year old’s superhero is slowly running out of time. Read this father’s letter to his growing boy.
This Is Not A Pipe: Why I Stopped Tearing Up the American Flag
April 20, 2013 by 1 Comment
If that’s what it takes to pay the bills, an older and wiser Jim Jividen will kiss any flag that’s placed in front of him.
Big Man on Campus
April 10, 2013 by 6 Comments
A fragile boy with learning disabilities transitions from home school to college.
Puberty: 3/16
February 28, 2013 by 1 Comment
Like puberty isn’t bad enough, but some people have to go and write about it.
Ten Things I Wish I Had Known When I Was 20
February 22, 2013 by 10 Comments
Bo Guthrie has plenty of good advice for his 20-year-old self.
The Function of Adrenalin in Boys’ Rites of Passage
February 15, 2013 by 8 Comments
The young generation can be a threat to the status quo, or an energy source that needs direction, depending on how we meet the challenge.
“It was the scariest thing to admit that I wanted more than a quick romp.”
February 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment
This comment was by Vironika Tugaleva on the post On Love, Being in Love, and Waiting for a Train I love this article. So honest and beautiful. I love how you said that it’s scary to admit that you need it too. I remember the first time I admitted openly that I wanted gentleness… Love… [...]
Open Thread: Who Was Your Best Teacher?
February 3, 2013 by 3 Comments
A lot of people remember one teacher or college professor who really stood out, who opened their eyes and made them see new things, who instilled a love of a subject in them.
An Open Letter to Future Me
January 30, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Valentine Brkich discusses the joys of parenthood with his future self.
When Does a Person Become an Adult? And Should I Be Worried if I’m Not Sure I Have Yet?
December 7, 2012 by 11 Comments
Allan Mott insists that no matter how much we wish it were true, becoming a grown-up doesn’t mean everything suddenly makes sense.
“They can BE boys without anyone telling them to slow down, be quiet, or stay clean.”
November 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This is a comment by Texpat on the post “Proof of Harm – The Boy Scouts’ ‘Perversion Files’”.
Eulogy for Uncle John
October 14, 2012 by 19 Comments
Jeff Swain remembers his uncle who taught him his first dirty joke, helped raise him, and taught him about being a man.
“You have reminded me how much I love men!”
These are comments by bobbt, Patty, and Michael Cusden on the post “What Dads Really Want For Father’s Day”.