Archive for October, 2009

For Some Parents, Shouting Is the New Spanking – NYTimes.com

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

For Some Parents, Shouting Is the New Spanking – NYTimes.com. Whether you believe in spanking or not, don’t think for a minute that yelling cannot have it’s own impact on a child’s development. No, I’m not talking about the occassional slip that most of us have or the times when it’s “needed” (like if... »

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Health Care Debate in AARP Divides Generations – NYTimes.com

Sunday, October 4th, 2009

But Don Nichols, who is 85 and has had Medicare benefits for 20 years, responded that those who complain about insurance premiums have only themselves to blame.“If they quit their smoking and drinking, they would be able to afford it,” Mr. Nichols responded out loud. via Health Care Debate in AARP Divides Generations –... »

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