Rude Children in Our Society – It seems to some observers that children are allowed to run amuck in public settings, seemingly out of control, with no discipline by parents. Bernie Lucas discusses this trend with clinical psychologist Dr. Cynthia Post. The conversation includes permissive, authoritarian and authoritative styles of parenting, the concept of freedom within limits, spanking and time-outs, and the affect of different parenting styles on the health of a marriage. More info: cpostphd@yahoo.com. Parenting Today/Child Care – Diane Charles (SCAN of Northern Virginia) and Tonya Fulwood (Maryland-based National Center for Children and Families) discuss difficult decisions relating to childcare and look at options, including child care centers and family settings. They also talk about how to find suitable child care and what questions to ask a potential provider. More info: www.childcareaware.org and www.scanva.org. Women Talk/Jealousy – Carol Blymire, Laurie Strongin, and Mary Abbajay discuss whether or not they ever feel jealousy. They talk about jealousy as a motivator, as a past feeling and how it plays into competitiveness. The also look at jealousy in business and personal relationships and how this emotion affects women and men at various ages. Youth For Tomorrow – Bernie Lucas talks with Gary Jones, CEO of Youth For Tomorrow, a Virginia-based facility that provides educational and residential services for at-risk teens. The education component includes classes for grades 7 through 12 as well as counseling. The residential component attempts to replicate a stable home environment, which is a new experience for many of the students. The organization was founded in 1986 by former Washington Redskins coach Joe Gibbs. Their annual Fair, which raises funds and awareness, is scheduled for October 4th on the campus in Bristow, Virginia. More info: www.youthfortomorrow.org.
Previous week: Law Briefs/Lobbyists – Lobbyists are often referred to in a negative context, especially during election campaigns.Lobbyist Francine Friedman tells Bernie Lucas that lobbyists are really advocates for their client’s position and their role is to provide information.There are new laws relating to disclosure of lobbying efforts as well as limits on gift-giving.They also discuss “good” special interest groups, which include organizations representing doctors, lawyers, real estate agents and the biggest one of all, AARP. Women Talk/Manners – Carol Blymire, Laurie Strongin, and Mary Abbajay discuss a loss of manners, civility and positive human interaction in our region.They agree that this is a society based on singularity and personal isolation and people forget how to engage each other in a positive way.The panel talks about the impact of loud cell phone conversations in public, road rage drivers and other rude public behavior. Financial Fitness-part 1/This Week’s Stock Market Roller Coaster – Bernie Lucas and Citi’s Director of Financial Education Dara Duguay discuss what the financial events of this week mean to the average person in Maryland, Virginia and DC.The fall of Lehman Brothers, the sale of Merrill Lynch and the government bailout of AIG Insurance have led to investor stress, but Ms. Duguay says this is not a time to panic.Historically, the Stock Market always comes back in the long term and the strategy of regular, diversified investing is still a good idea. Financial Fitness-part 2/Couples and Money –Bernie Lucas and Citi’s Director of Financial Education Dara Duguay continue the financial discussion as it relates to couples.Studies show that the majority of divorces are linked to money issues.Couples should discuss money early in a relationship to avoid problems later.People have different money management attitudes and styles and communication is an important part of resolving those issues.More information:http://www.financialeducation.citi.com/.
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