I agree with MANY that the Chicago Children's behavior- their attacks against the Mother and her two young children - are the responsibility of them and their parents. Many of these children who commit such crimes are abused and neglected. Unfortunately, this often involves generations of abuse and neglect. We also need to remember that since many of these parents have been abused and do also abuse, Schools - teachers, counselors, vice principals and principals - ALL are MANDATED REPORTERS...

She was headed to get her hair and nails done for the school prom, and she was elated! I asked this High Schooler about her dress and...

Working together, building with one purpose in mind, and knowing that people always have your back can be be most fulfilling. I am always impressed when I see teamwork produce fantastic outcomes. There's that sense of accomplishment... intentionality... and camaraderie, and when hand joins in hand in unity to achieve it, there is often a deepening degree of trust and sister or brotherhood amongst those involved. Consider the Chile mine rescue on October 13, 2010, where 33 workers from the...