Child Care

How to Cook a Frog
The deceptive Hollywood culture has infiltrated the perception of marriage and family. Kami Mueller talks about the dire effects of poor programming on families, and presents examples of positive redeeming media. (Winter 2012) more

Eroding Boundaries
College students face one of the most treacherous environments for keeping and nurturing a strong moral life. William Roach outlines the historical and intellectual reasons for this scenario and offers suggestions for pastors and parents to help stem its tide. (Summer 2011) more

Why Gender Matters To Parenting
Responding to a devaluation of the important differences mothers and fathers have in raising children, Alysse ElHage lays out the compelling case for why children need one of each. (Spring 2011) more

Parental Rights
Attorney Mary Summa chronicles the disturbing trend of legislative action across both the nation and state of eroding parents' rights to raise their children as they deem fit, despite numerous court rulings upholding this fundamental right of parents. Her piece uncovers some of the most blatant as well as the most hidden of these attempts, in order to make North Carolina parents aware of their rights and the attacks being waged against them. (Spring 2011) more

The "Right" to Read:
Should Intellectual Freedom Trump Parental Rights in Libraries?
Alysse ElHage investigates the policies of the American Library Association that make obscene and objectionable materials available to children through public and school libraries. (November 2008)

In the Name of Safety:
How Homosexual Activists are Using Anti-Bullying Policies to Gain Acceptance
Alysse ElHage explores ever increasing efforts to impose the homosexual agenda on North Carolina’s public schools and families. (March 2008)

Parental Rights: Why they matter and how they're being ignored
Traditionally, there has been little doubt that the authority to determine what is in a child's best interests lies with the parents; however, recent events indicate that this is not always considered to be the case. In the clamor to create policies to protect children, the important role of the parents is often overlooked or minimized. It should be the priority of every government policy that affects children to respect and guard the fundamental rights of parents. Once this foundation is recognized then the work of creating policies beneficial to children can be more reasonably approached. This paper will explore the legal and natural history of parental rights, the current trend away from them, and ways to reverse this trend. (October 2003)

Homeschools: The Growth and Success of Home Education
This paper takes a closer look at the growing homeschool movement and how it has fared over the last several years. It includes an examination of the academic performance of these students and the socialization they receive. It also address the best approach for policymakers to take when considering the needs of homeschooling families. (April 2003)

Religious Freedom in Schools: Guidelines for Students and Teachers in Public Schools
One of the most contentious and confusing issues involving public education today is the proper role of religious expression in government-run schools. This paper provides information provided by the North Carolina Attorney General's office and the U.S. Department of Education and will be helpful to students, parents and teachers who have questions abouot the legally recognized boundaries of religious activity in public schools and should help to shed some light on what our government has to say on this important subject. (March 2003)

Character Education: Helping our children to develop good character
North Carolina's renewed commitment to character education may prove to be one of the most important and significant education reforms in recent state history. This paper discusses the North Carolina law and provides information for educators who are considering the implementation of the new law. (March 2002)

America's Child Care Crisis: Early child care advocacy vs. mother care
The issue of child care has been called one of America's most urgent national crises. Single moms working to pay the bills and raise their children by themselves face it every day, as do two-career families who are trying to balance the needs of their children with the demands of their jobs. This paper examines some of the important issues surrounding child care and asks if public policy should be focused on making it easier for parents to leave their children with other people, or on making it easier for parents to care for their children themselves? (November 2000)