Please don't get me wrong. I am in favor of aid for Haiti. But it leads me to wonder, if citizens, churches, government can dig deep and do this for Haiti, why can't these same institutions erradicate the hunger, day care situations, homeless situations in our own country?

This popped up on another thread so I am starting a new thread,

I know what works for one does not always work for another. So what rules do you have for your teenagers in the home or what rules do you forsee you will have when your pre teens are older.

Let's here them.

Graduating University

This was one of the most proud moments in my life. Attending all classes, getting good grades, ignoring my social life and being a nerd finally paid off. I received that piece of paper, walked across the stage as they said my name, gave a smile and was ready to take the next step into finding a career.