by United Families International | Jun 15, 2011 | father, motherhood, Parents, UFI Blog
By Rachel Allison Parents never retire. Even though our children are adults they are never far from our thoughts, and even now we look for positive ways to influence them. My husband and I read the following article together and realized that we could improve our...
by United Families International | Jun 14, 2011 | Family, UFI Blog
By Grace Sailor I am a member of the “sandwich generation.” The dictionary definition is: “a generation of people who care for their aging parents while supporting their own children.” I had heard this term in my social work classes, but felt that I would for sure...
by United Families International | Jun 13, 2011 | father, Myth Buster, UFI Blog
“Social father” is a relatively new term circulating in the social science circles. Here’s the definition of a “social father:” When a man takes de facto responsibility for a child, an unrelated male, (a step-father, a live-in boyfriend, an involved neighbor). One...
by United Families International | Jun 11, 2011 | Polls, Proposition 8, Same-Sex Attraction, Same-Sex Marriage, Supreme Court, UFI Blog
Here’s this week’s question: “If a measure to repeal California’s amendment banning same-sex marriage were to be successfully placed on the ballet in 2012, do you think it would pass? (thereby repealing Prop 8)” Here is how UFI readers responded: 17 Percent ...
by United Families International | Jun 10, 2011 | Media, Same-Sex Attraction, Same-Sex Marriage, UFI Blog, Values
Catching an Old Navy sale this weekend? You might want to think twice. The American Family Association is reporting that Old Navy is celebrating June as the “Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month” by selling gay pride T-shirts. Old Navy will then...
by United Families International | Jun 9, 2011 | Divorce, Family, father, Marriage, UFI Blog
By Ann Bailey Today I overheard the saddest conversation. A young mother stood outside a local retail outlet with what looked to be a recently-born baby strapped tightly to her in a chest carrier. Her young toddler stood closely by intently working on pushing their...