Tag Archives: intergenerational conflict

How to argue with teenagers? Know when to stop!

Posted on November 4, 2011 by

I’ve had occasion in the past to favourably cite psychologist Anthony E. Wolf, the parenting columnist at The Globe and Mail.  In this morning’s paper, he discusses what he calls the No. 1 day-to-day mistake parents of teens make: not withdrawing from … Continue reading →

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How serious is classical music?

Posted on October 16, 2008 by

Classical music reeks of class while at the same time classic rock rears its populist head. Politicians construct their cultural image around popular music – rubbing shoulders with Bono and filling their imaginary desert islands with the noises, sounds and … Continue reading →

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