Posted by melissa braunstein on November 11, 2015 · Leave a Comment
Should Americans care that Paul Ryan is drawing a red line around his weekends? Americans can, and do, ignore many happenings on Capitol Hill, because they don’t see a connection to their lives. However, Ryan’s raising work-life balance and rewriting the job description for Speaker of the House could be the exception. Some parenting decisions … Continue reading →
Posted by melissa braunstein on November 10, 2015 · Leave a Comment
Sorry, New York Times, but wealth inequality cannot explain every societal trend. Culture is powerful, and understanding various groups’ cultural habits helps us understand those individuals’ behavior. A case in point is an article The Timesrecently ran about Cuba’s population, observing: By almost any metric, Cuba’s demographics are in dire straits. Since the 1970s, the birthrate has been in … Continue reading →
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Why Paul Ryan Matters for Parents
Posted by melissa braunstein on November 11, 2015 · Leave a Comment
Should Americans care that Paul Ryan is drawing a red line around his weekends? Americans can, and do, ignore many happenings on Capitol Hill, because they don’t see a connection to their lives. However, Ryan’s raising work-life balance and rewriting the job description for Speaker of the House could be the exception. Some parenting decisions … Continue reading →
Filed under Clips, Cultural Commentary, Parenthood, Politics · Tagged with Dads, Father, Fatherhood, Parenting, Paul Ryan, Work-Life Balance