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Parents, civilize your sons
Boys need authoritative parents who will teach them how to behave in the world.

Joanne Jacobs
16 hours ago2 min read
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Amok time: Elementary kids' behavior is out of control, say teachers
Student misbehavior is way up, say kindergarten and first-grade teachers. More kids are unprepared to pay attention, cooperate and show respect to classmates and teachers.

Joanne Jacobs
7 days ago3 min read
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Diapers in kindergarten?
Kids are starting kindergarten in diapers and "pull-ups," complain teachers on the subreddit, r/Teachers, writes Megan Quinn on Your...

Joanne Jacobs
Oct 7, 20232 min read
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Parents, just say 'no'
"Gentle parenting" is bad parenting, writes Elizabeth Grace Matthew, the mother of three young boys, in Law & Liberty. Parents who are...

Joanne Jacobs
Aug 6, 20232 min read
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The politics of parenting
Permissive parenting -- known as "gentle" or "mindful" or "intentional" parenting -- is spreading among left-of-center parents, writes...

Joanne Jacobs
Apr 8, 20233 min read
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