As a parent, I can empathize with how difficult raising children can be. There are challenges, especially within the framework of divorce, when parental guilt can sometimes blur what should be the best decision.
My mother can certainly be rough around the edges at times, but she also taught me to have compassion for people who have been wronged. She taught me to empathize with those who have made mistakes.
With technology and social media and citizen journalism, every rock that used to go unturned is now being flipped, lit and put on TV.
The ugly truth is it's the spineless parents who parade their undisciplined children around like royalty that make people dislike kids.
You know for years, I've heard financial experts stress the importance of teaching your kids about money, but it wasn't until I saw my own son's perspective change that I became a true believer.
I haven't dunked since Bill Clinton was in office, so I'm just happy for anyone who can do so without a trampoline.