by UFI Blog | Jun 15, 2016 | Abstinence, Child Abuse, Child Development, Cohabitation, Diane Robertson, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Drug Use, Education, Family, father, Marriage, Marriage and Family, Parents, Schools, Sexual Freedom, Single Mothers, Values
by Diane Robertson When I was a child, I wanted to be just like my dad. If he asked for mustard on his sandwich, I asked for mustard on mine. If he liked watching Star Trek, then so did I. It really didn’t matter what it was, I thought my dad was the greatest and...
by UFI Blog | Jun 14, 2016 | Child Development, Choice, Family, Freedom, Parents, Religion, Sanctity of Life, Values, Violence
by Candice LeSueur All of us on the train huddled together in the middle section away from the windows hoping to not be discovered by whoever was putting us in danger. My friend and I desperately embraced each other in silence as we horrifyingly awaited our fate. I...
by UFI Blog | Jun 13, 2016 | Child Development, Choice, Family, father, Freedom, Grandparents, Parents, Religion, Sanctity of Life, Values
by Erin Weist Trying to write an article this weekend was difficult. I attended a funeral for a sweet 2-year old, mourning with her family and friends trying to grasp some meaning in this tragedy. I woke Sunday to news of a mass shooting in Orlando, Florida,...
by UFI Blog | Jun 9, 2016 | Child Development, Choice, Education, Family, father, Freedom, Health Care, Marriage, Marriage and Family, Parents, Schools, Values
by Rebecca Mallory “Everyone should be required to take economics and civics!” If I had a dime for every time my dad said that to one of his 9 children, I’d be rich. My dad was an economics and math major in college which unfortunately, didn’t completely transfer to...
by UFI Blog | Jun 7, 2016 | Child Development, Education, Family, Grandparents, Parents, Sanctity of Life
by Cinthia Jahnsen I live in sunny southern CA where pool and beach season can be anytime from March through October, depending on mother natures temperament. As I drive around I always see signs out (huge signs) that say “Prevent Drowning, Alway Watch the Water.” ...
by UFI Blog | Jun 6, 2016 | Child Development, Choice, Family, father, Freedom, Gender, Gender Identity, Grandparents, Marriage, Parents, Same-Sex Attraction, Sexual Orientation, Values
By Candice LeSueur It is common for heterosexual parents to feel disappointment, anger, shock, or guilt when their child “comes out.” All other family members may initially have feelings of disbelief or denial as they come to terms with a new reality that becomes a...
