Once upon a time, the term “homeschooler” might have evoked images of a traditional family with a strict curriculum, where parents kept their children out of school to avoid “dangerous” topics like evolution or climate change. Although such homeschoolers still exist, the landscape of homeschooling has evolved significantly over the years. In 1999, about 850,000 students in the U.S. were homeschooled. By the time the COVID-19 pandemic hit, this number […]

When we look back at childhoods from the 1970s and 1980s, there’s a nostalgic tendency to view them through rose-colored glasses.  Images of carefree summer days, endless outdoor adventures, and a general sense of freedom often paint a picture of an idyllic past. However, this perception might not tell the full story.  While these decades were indeed marked by unique experiences and cultural shifts, the notion of them being a

In contemporary society, the convention of children inheriting their fathers’ last names seems increasingly arbitrary. A recent tweet by London lawyer Dr. Charlotte Proudman challenging this norm has sparked significant discussion on X (formerly Twitter). On August 9, Dr. Proudman posted: “A message to pregnant women — please give your baby your surname. You carried the baby for nine months, gave birth, and will be responsible for that child for