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The Price of Pet Care
May 23, 2008 by Kathy McManus
How much is that doggy in the window? The one with the waggley tail may seem like a bargain these days compared to the dog with the $3,000 pacemaker. Or the cat with the $8,000 kidney transplant. Or the pet chicken undergoing radiation therapy after cancer surgery.Tags: medicine
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Sticking Points
July 1, 2008 by Kathy McManus
If you choose not to have your child vaccinated against measles, mumps, chicken pox, and other infectious diseases, does your responsibility end there? It’s a debate that continues as the trend for not vaccinating children increases.Tags: immunization, medicine
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Octomom: The Mother of Irresponsibility?
February 23, 2009 by Kathy McManus
America’s latest responsibility riddle is defined by simple math and compounded by complex issues: 1 single mother 8 newborn octuplets 14 total offspring 15 minutes of fameTags: medicine, media, celebrities, reproduction
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Mothers In Arms
July 29, 2008 by Kathy McManus
Moms pack many things—endless lunches, bottles, diapers, snacks, toys, wipes, overdue library books, and of course kids. But does a responsible mom also pack a gun?Tags: guns
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Should Smoking at Home Be Illegal?
March 20, 2009 by Kathy McManus
Two new legal commandments – Thou shalt not smoke in thy apartment and Thou shalt inform authorities of anyone who does – have made the town of Belmont, California, home to America’s most restrictive secondhand smoking law. How far should government go in determining what you can do in the privacy of your home? -
Cage Fighting for Kids
May 12, 2008 by Kathy McManus
When two dogs are in a cage to fight each other, it’s illegal. When two children are in a cage to fight each other, it’s part of the fastest growing sport in America: “ultimate fighting.” Also known as cage fighting or mixed martial arts, ultimate fighting is a no-holds-barred combo of wrestling, boxing, and martial arts that is increasingly popular, often bloody, and usually staged in a cage.Tags: child protection
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Rent: The Show Must Go On?
March 27, 2009 by Kathy McManus
There’s a “Rent” dispute raging through some unlikely places. It’s not about housing rights, but about a rite of passage—the high school musical—and what constitutes a responsible show for teens to stage. When it comes to responsibility in the arts, who should decide what’s appropriate? -
When 8-year-olds Attack
April 4, 2008 by Kathy McManus
The shocking headlines out of Waycross, Georgia-- 3rd-graders plotted to attack teacher, brought knife, handcuffs --lowered the bar on school violence and raised the alarm among parents, teachers, psychologists and just about anyone with an opinion about the country’s future.Tags: violence, television, school
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