My little man and I played ball in the park today for a while by ourselves. I was showing him how to keep moving on the court, how to cut to the basket and a few more basketball fundamentals. I’m not a coach and never played past the 8th grade but I’ve played a few…
Read moreIt Takes A Village- Even In The City
As I was walking up 8th ave with my son, a random man walking down saw my little man’s Afro. I think he felt so strongly about the fro, so he wanted to stop him give him props and show him some love for bringing the style back. He asked my son if he knew…
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A Mother Talks to Her Sons About Brett Kavanaugh
This was one of the best things I’ve heard from The Daily. I listen to this podcast pretty much on a daily basis. I have been reviewing some of the podcasts I missed over the holidays and finally heard this one. It’s about time the views of males in our society has been given some…
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The Only Reasons Why I Live In New York City-Reason 2
I wish I had his hair right about now. That fro!!! For the longest time as a toddler, my little man had long and wild hair. My ex-wife wanted it to grow, while I wanted to cut it short. It was a minor battle between us, but in the end, it looks like our son…
Read moreDr. Warren Farrell – The Boy Crisis
I’m an advocate for the equal treatment of fathers, especially in the family court system. In the past, I have worked with The National Parents Organization to help change the laws in New York State. I’ve written for The Good Men Project, A Voice For Men and have written extensively on my blog The SoCraddock…
Read moreBoy Scouts and Girl Scouts
The Boy Scouts of America announced on Wednesday October 11, 2017 that it will admit girls into the Cub Scouts starting next year and establish a new program for older girls using the organization’s same curriculum. What is the point of having girls in the boy scouts? I have no idea other than pandering…
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Reality Check: Boys are languishing academically, while girls are soaring
An excerpt from: How to Make School Better for Boys CHRISTINA HOFF SOMMERS In the U.S., a powerful network of women’s groups works ceaselessly to protect and promote what it sees as female interest. But there is no counterpart working for boys—they are on their own. This contrasts dramatically with constructive, problem-solving approach of education…
Read more45 women’s colleges vs. 3 for men?
I feel this exchange says everything about modern feminism. What happens when a political movement becomes the very thing it fought against? When the movement is part of the establishment, then what? MARTIN: Speaking of Simmons – and if you’re just joining us, I’m speaking with the president of Simmons College, Helen Drinan. They are…
Read moreThe rise of women does not require the fall of men
I read a great article by Christina Hoff Sommers recently. I think it points out many things we choose to ignore. Read the full article HERE As one critic told me recently, the classroom is no more rigged against boys than workplaces are rigged against lazy and unfocused workers. But unproductive workers are adults —…
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