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Please, Bring Back Common Sense
By
Linda Mintle
Americans are losing their common sense. We are becoming offended by almost anything. Here is the latest thing that simply defies reality. Students at University of California Fullerton were asked to provide a list of “inappropriate” words because they are too gendered. Too gendered? I don’t even understand the assignment. What does it mean to be “too gendered?”…
Entitlement: The Fall Out of Helicopter Parenting
By
Linda Mintle
Megan is a 23-year-old who grew up with a great deal of anxiety about her school performance. Her parents admit, they were too involved and consider themselves helicopter parents. But now, as Megan is moving into young adulthood, she is highly sensitive to any demand or issue that doesn’t fit her view of life. Her coping skills…
Get Ready to Be Offended…By Your Food!
By
Linda Mintle
Honestly, I thought it was a joke when I read about the Oberlin College students who registered complaints about their food being racist! Sadly, it is not a joke, but certainly another example of political correctness running amuck once again. Yes, we all know the jokes about college cafeteria food. We used to call one…
Why College Students Aren’t Ready for Real Life
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Linda Mintle
For 30 years I have taught in medical schools and universities. This generation is different. They are more anxious and suffer from higher rates of anxiety disorders. And what I am about to say is a generalization. Not all college kids are anxious and acting like victims. But for those who are, listen up. We have a number of stressed…
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