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    Father-Son Bonding in the Family

    Psychology articles that I've read seem to point to the need for bonding of fathers and sons as early as when the child is 18 months old. At around 18 months, psychologists say that boys disassociate themselves from their mothers. Then, they associate themselves with their fathers. Those are two...
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    Tear Gas / Pepper Spray for Self-Defense?

    I see in another thread of this forum (about bullies) a suggestion for kids to use tear gas for self-defense. I used to carry one in college with a just-in-case attitude. I didn't get to actually use one though. Indeed, there are pepper sprays that are packaged in small canisters. They can be...
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    Men and Women: Differences in the Brain

    This video is hilarious in its presentation: YouTube - Mark Gungor - Men's Brain Women's Brain But it offers a lot of useful insights about the differences between the brains of men and women. Understanding of this differences help a lot in the communication between husband and wife. My...
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    Father's Rights and Early Child Development

    The Father's Rights Movement seeks for equal custody of children between father and mother, whether divorced or unwed. I see this as a positive move from the side of men, in the light of what I've read about fatherless children. Literature about fatherless children says that they are much more...
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    Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus

    I read this book, and I cannot even begin to describe to you how it helped me in my relationship with my wife. It talks about how man is different from women in terms of thinking and behavior. So, it helped me understand myself and save me from guilt trips. It also helped me understand my wife...
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    Five Love Languages: An Emotional Map for Fathers

    I'm not connected in any way with Gary Chapman. I'm just a simple reader of his book, and I cannot help but share with you how happy I am for reading this book. The way they picked the color of book did not appeal to me. It was only after opening it and reading it when I discovered the wealth...
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    General Douglas McArthur and Fatherhood

    This is one of my most favorite quotes about fatherhood, from no less than world famous General Douglas McArthur, the man who fought and won many wars during World War II and after: General Douglas McArthur during the landing in Leyte, Philippines on October 20, 1944 on a mission to...
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