Dan Dupee

Op-ed Contributor

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Mar 9, 2021
Can I just post a 'Wanted' sign for kids' friends?
Wanted: Friend for twelve-year-old child. Must have a clean criminal record and, if at all possible, have discovered personal hygiene.
Feb 21, 2021
The case for parental influence
If I have to hear one more Christian parent say about their emerging adult child, “Each person has to decide what is true for himself,” I may lose my lunch on someone’s shoes.
Jan 17, 2021
Getting clear on the parenting goal
There seems to be something mildly inappropriate if not downright unspiritual about defining “success” for the Christian life at any age.
Dec 8, 2020
Parents, for your kids' sake, don't lose your sense of wonder
Eight years into our marriage, we had long since borne the official label, infertile. When the day finally came to deliver twins by C-section, I was warned to get some breakfast.
Nov 24, 2020
Parents, don’t be afraid to let your kids experience suffering
Parents, many whose lives are testimonies to “whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger,” will go to extremes to keep their kids from life’s bumps and bruises.
Nov 8, 2020
The challenge of academic hostility toward Christianity
I’m not suggesting that college is without its share of difficulties. Parents are concerned about the hostility of American higher education to religious faith for good reasons.