well, for he who justify ones dependency with plasticity is noble. but thinking a donkey is rebelling against his owner is not wise-am the donkey. affirmative actions are in place should you bother to ask what you would like and wait a positive answer. I paid 80 percent of time to cursed compensator/contributors who demand a lot of time. so trust me and say what you would like me to be/to do. thank you  

 Sorry, Joyce, but something as fundamental as lifeskills need to be taught by the father, in the home. No father? Mother needs a BIG change in attitude...to treat her man like a King. That'll likely be the only way she will ever be a Queen. Oh, she doesn't want to be a Queen, just a Mom? .....

I agree with Joyace. We should be teaching the kids how to be happier instead of how to buy happiness. Value education is a must and these values should be taught at school rather than at home as these days both parents are working or staying away. Great post :)