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Do you consider homosexuality to be a sin/ wrongdoing? Most, if not all, homosexuals are born "programmed", if we may say, with a strong tendency to preference the same sex, just as most, if not all, heterosexuals are born "programmed" with a strong tendency to preference the opposite sex. For those who believe in god: Are you saying god has created sinful creatures? The idea is ludicrous. And even sex preference by circumstance, choice or...

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Why do young people feel they would rather die rather than get old? Recently a co-worker called me out on a minor error I made. I said, "Wait until you're my age." She responded, "God, I hope not! I'd rather be dead!" This seemed rather harsh. Growing old is part of life, and if I am lucky, I'll also get to experience it. We start out frail, so I don't think being frail is a reason to wish an end to life. Extreme suffering (e.g., due to a painful illness) is a different thing altogether. Personally, I like a balance of ages, and I feel old and young, frail as they might be, continuously contribute to my life in direct...

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When you are looking at an old photograph of yourself, what is one thing you always notice? An amazing fact: that person in the photograph it's actually me: so different, not only in looks but also in thinking, if I recall correctly, yet carrying a core maintained through the passage of time. And I wonder: all those other "me" that never made it, what became of them, where are they? Are they still dormant somewhere inside?

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How far apart are your children??? i have a 14 year old boy and have recently been thinking it would be nice to have another child. I have six kids that span from the late twenties to my youngest being 5. Two of them are adopted. I don't think there is any sort of set rule about this. Some people want to "get it over with" (for whatever reason) and hence once their first "set" (whether one or more than one kid) reaches a certain age they decide to stop for good. Others feel that they would enjoy...

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How do you make money on the Internet? The same way you make money on anything else: with some ingenuity, some luck, and, most importantly: A LOT OF HARD WORK. Anybody who suggests the contrary is, with high probability, trying to dupe you. The internet gives you the potential to reach many people. But in order to do so, you must provide something of value, or at least of perceived value, that will attract this people. That could...

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A recent prediction shows ,In 2050,human can find the way to get enternal life??Do you think is it possible? You mean, "eternal" life. No, it's not possible and it will never be possible. All matter transforms, eventually decays and finally dies, whether is a cell, a person, a planet, a sun or a constellation. Don't believe this "cheap" scientific rumors. I think we should be more worried about our species ability to cause its own destruction through powerful...

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Do you and your s/o speak the same language? If not, did you try to learn theirs? Or were they suppose to learn yours? Chez moi c'est la tour de Babel. Mon pere a eu des affaires aux Chili, en Suisse, en France, en Italie, en Argentine et aux Etats-Unis, alors je suis habites de petit aux plusiers pays. J'ai deux filles nee au Montreal, une fille adoptee du Liban, les trois deja femmes; et une fille adoptee du Bresil, plus un garcon et une fille nee aux Etats-Unis, encore enfants. Une de mes filles...

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Do you mourn the passing of Summer or do you celebrate the arrival of Autumn? Both. Each summer I'm visited by, or visit myself, some family members scattered around the globe, some of which (like my three grown daughters) I love dearly. Thus, the passing of summer is also the passing of this dear company, possibly for another year, and hence I mourn the end of summer. On the flip side, I love autumn, the foliage with its colors, the wind, the temperature, the...

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How come today's leaders aren't on the front lines during a war, you know start a war fight the war. That's the way it's always been, more or less: leaders fabricate wars to defend their own interest, fools go to battle to do the dirty work, to kill and get killed. In the old times, contrary to folk tales and movies, a king lead his army only if absolutely necessary and mainly to impress his people, since being a good fighter was considered a key trait of character by many. But...

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Who do you consider to be better educated. The British or the Americans? It depends on how you define "educated". You may disagree with me, but in my view, the word evokes knowledge of the cultural icons of our society in particular and our world in general. Like some history, something about our music, our literature, our art, how did we get to where we are, what’s out there in the world and the universe, what characterizes each country and ethnic...

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Do you feel honored on April Fools' Day? A GREAT DAY IN THE HISTORY OF SLEEP England was one of the most reluctant countries in accepting the Gregorian Calendar. So, by 1751, it was September 13 in Paris, Berlin and most other European cities, but only September 2 in London. Then the British government finally decided this could no longer go on, and put forth the “British Calendar Act of 1751.” That night, people in...

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Do you feel honored on April Fools' Day? APRIL FOOLS – THE FOOLS’ EXPLANATION At the beginning of the fourth century, there were many battles for the throne of Rome, which had begun to divide. It was around that time that Constantine, also called “Constantine the Great”, became emperor. In order to rule, Constantine was forced to accept Christianity, the followers of Jesus Christ, who were growing larger...

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Do you feel honored on April Fools' Day? APRIL FOOLS – THE SERIOUS EXPLANATION Long ago, people in Europe used another calendar, called the Julian Calendar, after Julius Caesar, the Roman emperor who ordered its use. On this calendar, the first day of the year was around April 1. But calendars try to follow the way the earth goes around the sun, and although this one was not bad, it missed about 11½ minutes every...

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Scientifically, when does life really begin? Science aims at producing a "thesis" of an "hypothesis", and once the thesis has been produced, concurrence among the scientific community, or at least a quorum within the scientific community, that the thesis is correct. But there is no agreement on this one, so one cannot really talk about "scientifically". If you are trying indirectly to address the issue...

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Why do the British behave so badly abroad? The "British" is a rather large group of people. My experience is that they are generally quite well behaved abroad. You must be referring to a sub-group, like the sports fans. And even then, to a sub-group, like those known as the "Houligans".

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A lot of people i have met say they eat animals because they are dumb and not as intelligent as humans. Does that mean that we can also eat dumb and unintelligent humans? Morals?-but many human cultures eat our cousins the monkey/ape! Eating habits started back in primitive times. Let's look at nature for a moment: animals do not eat members of their own species, with exceptions. The exceptions are few, well documented, and rare. Furthermore, people who have studied the behavior of predators in forests and jungles have discovered a sort of "code of ethics": predators classify (whether by instinct or passed on...

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Does it ever piss you off when people think they know you, when they truly have no clue? It used to. But it happened so often, that I just trained myself to not let it get me.

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What has changed about the discipline of our children today to make it so difficult to do? The increased "atomization" of families. In the old times, there were other adults participating in raising the kids, not as much as the parents, but involved to some degree or another (for example, grandparents, aunts and uncles). Today, as a result of many factors, families have become small, with a reduced number of participating adults, often busy, sometimes single parents, etc....

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What is so wrong with homosexuality? Can anyone give me an explanation? I mean God would've never ever created the concept of it if it was bad. I mean God is the supreme ruler of the universe. How did he let homosexuality get by? People and society define and constantly redefine their values, and declare things to be "right" or "wrong", including things that do not necessarily cause any damage to them or society. We must learn to look beyond the "here and now". We should strive for tolerance, understanding, and integration, over intolerance, hatred and segregation. Then society as a whole...

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Can religion and reason coexist? They have for thousands of years, haven't they? I mean, regardless of our own personal views. Personally, I think intolerance is what we should strive to end, in any direction. The French philosopher Voltaire said: "I might totally disagree with you, but I would give my life for your right to express your opinion". I'm with him on this one.

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A Friend of Mine has a Daughter that masturbates Frequently in the open, and He can't get a Grip on the situation. What type of punishment should he give her to make it stop. I've worked with and around kids a lot, and in my experience, a kid that masturbates in the open even after being guided not to, particularly a girl, has been sexually abused or molested at some point in her life. In any case, punishment (of any kind) will increase, not decrease, that girl's problem. Stopping out of fear will address the symptom, but not the root cause. Their parents...

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I'm 12 and am thinking of suicide. I've tryed, but can't get it right. I wanted to know if there was a painless way without using drugs or a gun *I can't get them* or if I should end it at all. Life is like a movie full of surprises, the difference being that if you stop, you never get a chance for a replay. Your age is one of the most psychologically difficult ones, but lots of new things are waiting around the corner. Don't be silly, just let some time pass by and you'll see. In the meantime, may I suggest writing down how you feel and why. Write it for you at, say, 30, so...

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My dad is crabby, acts like a little kid, gets pissed over every little thing, only cares about himself, lazy, and is nosy. I often wonder what the hell my mom saw in him. Why do people date people like that if they are literally like that 24/7? People undergo many changes through life, so it's quite possible that your dad was not like that before, but gradually methamorphosed into the way he is now. Have you ever asked your mom about how it was when they were dating?

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My one yearold is going through a hitting stage. ive tried putting him in time out or even smaking his hand. of course not hard. but nothing works. what should i do? Try doing some "role play" with toys or dolls, showing what is acceptable behavior and what is not - e.g., the toy that hits gets shunted, other toys don't want to play with it; the one that gently pats or caresses gets kisses and all the other toys want to be their friends. Show him/her what is expected by play acting it, whether with toys or other people. Make sure s/he is not...

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When you crack a joke, do you care if other people laugh? I often make jokes that a lot of people don't get - they have to think to make the connection... usually a play on words. Yes, I care, not necessarily whether they laugh or not, but whether I can feel some sort of "complicity" taking place. I get disappointed if I feel no connection whatsoever.

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Is 'time out' a good punishment for kids? Unfortunately, not all parents exercise the same degree of control when applying physical punishment. The US department of Health & Human services reports 142,000 children are seriously injured from Corporal punishment every year in this country, 18,000 of them are permanantly disabled. Between 1-2,000 children die each year in this country alone from Corporal punishment. Nearly 70% of...

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Is 'time out' a good punishment for kids? "More justice" according to whom? A parent out of control? One who's having a bad day because his job criticized his work, or because there are too many bills to pay, or had a quarrel with spouse? Unfortunately, not all parents exercise the same degree of control that your parents did. The US department of Health & Human services reports 142,000 children are seriously injured...

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Is 'time out' a good punishment for kids? Yes, it is one of the most effective anger control methods. It gives kids a chance to cool down, and it gives parents a chance to calm down and reflect upon what has happened and how to follow up on it (like a talk with the kid, once everybody is calm, about whatever it is that was wrong). Many parents have a "5 minute silence" rule, where they tell the kid s/he will be able to come...

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Senator McCain has had frequent eruptions of temper in public. Could this volatility create a risk if he were elected president? I wouldn't vote for him even if he was sporting a permanent smile.

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Do you go with the flow or are you scared to lose control? I try to make up my mind on how to go on important things, without caring too much which way the flow is going.

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Do you own a cellphone? Do you really need it? Yes, I own a cell phone and need it. Technology is "liberating" but also "enslaving", an interesting contradicting quality. The "need" comes with the times we are living in. 6000 years ago people lived in clans: children, elderly (not many made it to old age at that time), extended family, they were all close together. I guess there was no need for phones then. 30...

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I have been dating a single dad for a year. I get along great with his 13yo. I would really like to get married. Based on what he has told me, he doesn't want to marry again. Is it ok for me to move in when he is ready or should I insist on marriage? Trust your instincts. I think that, to some extent, it might depend on a person's beliefs. I see marriage as a 'contract' established by society and/or religion, and therefore not an essential component for sharing one's life with another person. Love, compatibility of characters, the desire to invest one's energy into a relationship, those are the types of things that...

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I'm dating a single parent. He said that he will "never" marry again. (Trust issues that are getting better with me) However should I wait for marriage to live with him? I'm afraid that once I'm in, it will never happen. Am I being unreasonable? It really depends on your beliefs. To me, love, the desire to share, the compatibility of characters, the desire to put one's energy into a relationship, are the type of things that really matter. I see marriage as a "contract" determined by society and/or religion. Couples can choose to enter or not to enter in such contract. From a purely social/legal point of view, it...

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Do you prefer self-service tills or cashiers? Why? Cashiers, because I like the contact with humans. I do think, however, that self-service tills are useful, particularly when you have a few items and all the cashiers have long lines.

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Are Employers allowed to discuss an employee's appraisal with another employee? It depends on the company's internal policies. Some companies have it as a rule that managers cannot discuss appraisals with other employees unless (A) the other employee's feedback will have an impact on the appraisal (like, a team leader in a team where the employee had some responsibilities) or (B) the other employee is in the "chain of command" of the appraised employee...

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I am a single 38 yr old beautiful woman,never married, very intelligent. I have my own home, nice job, 1 adult child. I had been seeing a man for 2 mos. We only seen each other for sex. I felt I was being used. Why would a man use a woman for sex only? My male opinion: if you let me, you wanted it. That is an honest opinion. But: Two months is not really a long time. You just tell him you want the relationship to evolve in other areas as well or else you'll stop. And you mean it. There is nothing wrong for two consenting adults to see each other for sex, in my view, as long as they both agree that's what they want. But things...

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I heard that a guy will express his feelings by doing things for you. Whether you ask him to, or he does it on his own [ more inside ] There is not much that can be done online, so you might have to wait until you meet him. But, in any case, I really got to know the love of my life through email, but that is in part because we both share a common interest for writing and playing with words. We exchanged about 900 emails before meeting, and in the meantime, I sent her flowers, I wrote two short stories and a few poems with her...

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Would you allow your son or daughter to date an extraterrestrial? Allow? -- I'd encourage it! Imagine what it could lead to... extraterrestrial grandchildren, that'll be grand!

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How do you deal with your s/o's ex if she hates you? No you can't avoid her completely because they have kids together From time to time, you tell her: "He's mine, baby, he's mine". I bet you can find a thousand ways to say it... with a smile in your face. Honestly, I agree with lizardqueen: let him handle her. One less thing to worry about.

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Just pretend that it's your sixteen birthday,and you parents give you a choice to make,they will buy you a brand new car,but you must stay a virgin until you're eighteen,or they won't buy you a car,and you're allow to have safe sex?What do you choose? It's an issue of principle and what is important in your life. I would have said something like "I am not sure if I will have sex or not, but, even if I don't, I reserve the right to use my judgement on the matter" and foresaken the car. If my relationship with my parents was good, I might add something like "you have done a good job with me so far, so why not trust my...

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Should teenagers be jailed with consensual sex with other teenagers? I think one needs to separate the "should" from the "could". According to the law, if one teenager is over the age of consent and the other one under the age of consent in the place where they live, the older teen could be jailed. There was a recent case that made the news about a year ago, in Georgia, where a 17 year old boy was jailed for consentual sex with a 15 year old...

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What do i do i've never had a girlfriend before and dont know how to treate her. like how do i make her feel like my girl friend? Enjoy her presence, be yourself, listen, listen, listen... and from time to time a little "treat" (could be a flower, a poem, a compliment). And relax, if she's your girlfriend, then is because she likes you. You don't need to pretend.

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Why can't men(even here on AB) be a gentlemen instead of being a name calling, immature, self rightous, disrespectful, inconsiderate butthole? I think you're hanging around the wrong crowd. But not all men are like this, there are many exceptions. By the way, have you ever read Isable Allende? She talks about these things with a lot of humor.

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Is 12 old enough to have a boyfriend? Why not? When I think of my first girlfriend, I was 9. We used to sit on a bench in a park in front of school, holding hands and sharing and ice cream. That was it. But she was my girlfriend, and I was her boyfriend. So it really depends on what is meant.

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My partner wants to move to spain but i am not sure as i dont know anyone and i like my job and just got promoted should i just go to keep her happy? It depends. If you're young and you like the adventure and it could mean mastering another language and you make her happy... well, that's another thing, isn't it? Pablo Neruda, a Chilean poet, said about himself: "I would drink all the oceans, I would swallow the earth!" -- Measure the move in what it could bring to you as an individual as well, good and bad,...

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I made a mistake by telling a girl how much i like her, alot of people say this can put girls off a man. she did like me at one stage and now seems put off and doesnt want a relationship. how can i get around this? or get back to square one? The cat is off the bag now, so you can't get back to square one. My suggestion: send her flowers. Write her a poem, or, if you are not good at it, copy one from a good writer (quoting his/her name -- don't pretend). Invite her out ot lunch or dinner or ice cream or a drink, whatever. Make the effort. If after you've made the effort she is still indifferent, forget her. As to...

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Would you disapprove of your child dating a person of different race even if their lover is very nice and respectful.....just because you don't believe in interracial marriages and the rest of your folks would also be unhappy with that thing? A person being of different "race" or ethnic background does not play a part in my approval or disapproval, same thing for my spouse. It is the character of the person in question that counts. As for other folks in my family, they are entitled to their own opinion, but they know I stand firm on mine.

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What is the best tasting fruit in your opinion? A good mango, or a ripe peach, when in best shape. In terms of being aromatic, though, a guava in unbeatable.

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Based on your own experience, is it true that some children will simply not listen? Generally speaking, no. Young kids might not listen when excited or worried about something other than what is being told, as their span of attention has not yet fully developed. Older kids tend to ignore adults they don't trust, or who preach one thing but do another. Even the most rebellious of kids will listen to a trusting adult who has the patience to convey their message in a loving...

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I love the smell of _______ in the morning? Fresh dew in the grass.

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What comes to mind when a person tells you that one of their hobbies is eating? Gourmet cooking. Fine spices and the pleasure of taste. For some reason, obesity or eating disorders are not the first thing that comes to mind, though I acknowledge it could be a serious problem for some people. But I don't relate it to the word "hobby", just as it would seem strange for a chain smoker to tell me his "hobby" is smoking.

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What are your three wishes that you want them to come true? 1. Child abuse shall stop forever 2. Whenever a child misbehaves or a parent is mad, give the parent the patience, ingenuity and inspiration to discipline the child without leaving a scar (physical or psychological) behind 3. Rape shall not be committed ever again

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I have missed my period took preg test come back neg i 4-5 days late sore boobies could i be preg or delayed response for my period or wishfull thinking i dont no if anyone could help that would be great Four or five days is not enough to tell. I'd say wait a couple of weeks and re-test. If you're still unsure after that, go to a gynecologist.

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How do you get started writing childrens books? You tell stories to children and see how they react. I published a book with 3 stories and a number of short stories in magazines and websites, and in 90% plus of the cases they were stories I had already told and had produced some level of excitement. But perhaps the most important thing is to awaken the child in you (we all have it there somewhere). And to sit down and just do it.

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If you truly want to have a serious relationship with someone, would you email that person everyday? or call him or her at least once a day? Whatever it works. I exchanged 900 emails before arranging a meeting with the woman that eventually became the love of my live. In person, phone, email, smoke signals... whatever keeps the fire going.

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Why do couples move in with each other before marriage? Marriage is a legal, ceremonial, public, family, and for some people, religious affair. Love for each other is an intimate affair, and is what really matters. A couple might decide to share their lives with or without marriage, before or after marriage. To each its own. When children are involved, however, there are some very practical considerations that favor the idea of tying the knot.

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Do 100meter sprinters breathe during there dash Yes, but in a controlled way. I used to do track and field as a teenager, and managed to do 10.06 sec in the 100 meters dash. I also used to run 200 and 600 meters dash. Learning to control the way to breathe is critical, as the heart beats faster and requires the oxygen.

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What is something that has no place in your life? Bigotry. Prejudice based on race, country of origin, ethnicity, sex, sexual preference, religious belief. I've eliminated that from my system, my spouse agrees, my older children were raised that way and my younger ones are being raised that way. I gently tell folks to stop when driving in that direction and turn away if they continue.

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Did your parents ever spank you in public? I don't recall ever been spanked. If my parents spanked me, it must have been at an age (and in a way) that left no trace in my memory. Discipline took other forms in my house, and I don't recall us being disrespectful or troublesome because of that (some people claim all ills of society are due to lack of physical punishment by parents -- balooney!) I consider myself extremely...

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What is your favourite jewel? and what is the reason behind this? Jade. The reason is that, when I was 14, I read the book "The Green Stone Heart" by Spanish author Salvador de Madariaga, and fell in love with one of the main characters, Aztec princess Xuchitl. At some point she wore the "green stone heart", a jade talisman passed over by her father, representing the mystic powers of the Aztec religion. I think my first erotic dreams as a...

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Can sleeping pills lead to increased levels of aggression? There are several types of sleeping pills, e.g., barbiturates, benzodiazepines, etc. Barbiturates are considered more dangerous in terms of potential overdose causing death. Benzodiazepines are considered safer in that respect, but have been subject of controversy in terms of aggressive behavior. Halcion, in particular. See, for example: http://www.injustice.org/nemo/newsfile/nk910819.html ...

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Why did you choose the job or profession you have now? The combination of three factors: (1) I was good at Math and analytical thinking (2) My parents, teachers and the like thought this was a good thing and encouraged me to pursue a career requiring these skills and (3) Society rewards financially, not extremely but reasonably well, professionals who can apply these skills. I had another skill: inventing stories, fantasizing, mind-wandering into...

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If you were lying on your death bed right now, what would be your biggest regret relating to your life thus far that you would preach to others who visit you? Spending too much time on what seems to be "urgent", and not enough in what is more important and really matters (like greater, focused time on my loved ones). But: I won't preach. I don't like to preach to folks, just as I don't like to be preached upon. I'd tried to convey it in some non-preaching way.

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Would you consider yourself a competitive person? When it comes to games and sports, yes, very much so. But when it comes to life, no, for better or worse, is not in my character. For example, I let peers provide an answer before me if I think they know, and only talk if I don't agree. I don't feel an urge to be considered smarter, richer or more "successful" than anybody else. This is not to say I don’t like a good...

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What constitutes a Criminal mind? This is a complicated psychological issue, and I don't feel capacitated to answer. However, I can make a comment. I see a big difference between crimes committed largely by circumstance to those committed by choice. A poor father in a shanty-town in Brazil who robs to feed his children does not necessarily have a "criminal mind". Given choices, he would most probably not do it....

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At what age is acceptable to let children stay home alone? I know maturity levels are considered in the decision but on the average? In some states, a kid is legally allowed to baby-sit at 12. This is not the same as "being home alone", but in some senses it requires even more responsibility. I'd say on average 12 or 13, with all the caveats of the case (assessing their maturity, not a long time, dangerous things and "temptations" out of the way, an easy way to call or reach a trusted adult in case...

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How can I make my art more abstract? I think I'm too much of a perfectionist for abstract art. But it's for an assignment and I want to think outside my usual box. Try painting something that is not an object. For example, a feeling. Pain. Happiness. Melancholy. Fear of death.

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Can you give me one example where being honest caused a problem? A young woman asked me once whether her twin sister (a gorgeous lady) was prettier than her. I said she was, but not nearly as interesting or warm. That was a sincere response. The second part of my response was ever after ignored, only the first part was ever remembered. Ever have to deal with twin sisters?

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Although different ... What is stronger ... your faith for God or your love for family? ... What would you quit first if need be? For my kids' hapiness, I'd go to hell any minute.

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How many languages do you speak and how did you learn them? I speak 5 languages and I learned them because (1) there was a strong motivation involved by particular circumstances and (2) I spent some time in a country where the language was spoken. Four of them I was pretty much forced to learn in order to "survive", from moving to countries were these languages were predominant. Only the fifth (Portuguese) I learned because I decided to, but...

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Are big boobs overrated? Depends on your age. If you're younger than one, perhaps not.

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Do you think Humans created "After Life" because they afraid of death? Even people who firmly believe in an "after life" are afraid of death, so it cannot be the only reason, can't it? (Note that I make no comment as to what I believe or not believe). One way or the other, it is an extremely complicated subject.

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Do you think you're attractive? You might be surprised, but it depends on which country I am. In Italy, for example, women talk to me, flirt with me, and thus I feel attractive. In England or Anglo-Saxon communities in the US and Canada, women don't give me the light of day, and hence I don't feel attractive. But French Canadian women look at me and have a friendly attitude. My conclusion: attractiveness is not an...

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MY EX-WIFE OPENED CREDIT CARDS UNDER MY NAME AND SOCIAL AND DESTROYED MY CREDIT SCORE. IS THIS IDENTITY THEFT? Whether you like it or not, you would need to prove that it was without your consent. Proving means beyond just her word against yours. For example, if she did it out of a shared PC, you are out of luck.

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Do you find it hard to show affection? I grew up in different countries, and can say that there is a lot of cultural background in the display of affection. For example, Brazilians hug and kiss children who are not their own, in school, at stores, in the park... and compliment, touch and kiss one another often. It is standard for French Canadians to touch and kiss across genders when arriving or leaving. Even in the US, it varies...

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Whats the best way to lose weight quickly but safely? There is a famous Chinese recipe: Eat nothing but rice for 3 days. It doesn't matter how much. Meanwhile, drink plenty of water (no soft drinks). Go back to a more balance diet at the fourth day, but emphasizing fruits and vegetables. Gradually introduce the other food types.

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Which song that originated from a musical is your favorite? "I'd do anything for you" from Oliver Twist. I'd consider watching that scene on my death bed.

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I am 35 weeks pregnant, and i have severe back pain from a previous wreck, i take lortabs maybe 4 a week is that ok? Lortab is considered dangerous during pregnancy, and should not be self-prescribed. A doctor can prescribe and control its use if absolutely required, which is generally not the case. And even then, it would be a good idea to get a second medical opinion.

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Do you think men feel threatened by a young woman who is upfront on what she wants? Why should they? However, many men do. It has to do with social expectations about behavior, which date back centuries. According to these, a man is expected to take the lead, so if a woman openly expresses her desires (which could be opening or closing doors), some men feel their role is beeing stolen.

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When does life begin? At conception? At 24 weeks? At birth? At 40? Life begins at conception, but "independent" life begins at birth. From conception to birth a life is sustained through another life, and hence, it is part of that other life. The issue becomes complicated when we think about sustainability outside the mother. Medically, with our present knowledge and technological level, we cannot sustain a fetus with 5 months or less, but we...

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What is one big lesson you have learned in life? Referring to adults (children are a different matter), that you can't expect to control what anybody else does. I see folks spending half their lives waiting for something from somebody, faulting whatever misery in their lives on others. A spouse trying to change the way the other spouse behaves. An employee waiting for recognition from his managers. People expecting inheritance from a...

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Have you ever know someone who committed suicide? Yes. Unfortunately, it happens more often than one would hope. One of the cases I know touched me deeply, as he had been my best friend in college, with whom I had lost contact, and he was a person I admired for his intelligence, his ability to interpret music, and his cheerful mood. It's hard to imagine what's going on inside people sometimes.

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I have a 19 year old daughter, freshman year in college. She speaks disrespectful and thinks since she is in college she does not have to answer to us nor ask if she can go somewhere for the weekend. Sometimes she doesn't answer when I call. What to do One possible approach to try is this: take two pieces of paper; in one, ask her to fill in what she expects of you; on the other, you will fill in what you expect of her. Do this in as friendly, non-confrontative manner as you can. Then, before reading each other's part, make a commitment with yourself and each other to be open minded about what you're going to read. She has to...

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My 7 year old daughter lies, doesn't do her schoolwork, starts fights, and disrupts class. We have taking everything out of her room, and tv, games, and ect. Nothing seems to work. Can anyone give any advice Have you tried giving her responsibilities? Like doing her own laundry, helping you around the house? Some kids react positively when they feel useful. The type of discipline suggested by Stmark seems a good approach, too. A balance of discipline and expressed love. But in the back of your mind, try to see if there is something going on in her life that might be triggering her behavior. It...

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Do we lie to those who matter and tell the truth to those who don't because doing so is of little consequence? No. I am sincere with those who matter, but I don't feel obliged to those who don't. Is not that I go around lying to the world, either; but when it comes to deep things about myself, I don't feel any obligation to disclose them to a person on a store I might never see again, or to an inconsequential acquaintance. I think teenagers might do what you suggest when the...

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What would you say distinguishes an adolescent of today from one of about 40 years ago? I CAN'T POST ANOTHER COMMENT FOR SOME TECHNICAL REASON, SO I'LL ADD A NEW ANSWER. -- Agree w/Anti-Semantic: bad parents bring about bad results. But I'm not closing my mind on the other side. That was my generation. How were we supposed to adopt the values of hard work, progress and respect to authority when the "grown-ups" were about to blow up the world? We were...

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What would you say distinguishes an adolescent of today from one of about 40 years ago? 40 years ago means 1968, so say late sixties. The Vietnam war was raging on, the draft was on, the US and the Soviet Union were in a crazy arms race many people thought would end in a devastating war. JFK shot, Martin Luther King shot, Bobby Kennedy shot. Che Guevara. French students' riots. Richard Nixon. Dictatorships all over the place. And parents trying to instill a post-depression,...

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Why is it so hard to get over someone you love so much after they totally dump on you, aren't you suppose to hate them? You can't expect your heart to flip over from love to hate just like that. Give it some time to heal. For your own good, do not try to hate, that strong negative emotion would hurt you inside and do nothing to your ex. Meanwhile, spend some time doing things you like, whether listening to music, reading, writing, painting, taking long walks, chatting with friends. Life has a way of coming...

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If you find a hair in your food, Do you keep eating or throw it out? (even if it's not your hair) The hair, you throw out (no need to make a big deal out of it). The rest, really depends on the circumstances. In a restaurant, one might point it out to the waiter. In somebody's home, you might not want to hurt the host's feelings, in which case is best to proceed discreetly. Some people make a big thing out of a hair in a soup, but if you think about it, a soup means water has...

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Since my parents have divorced my dad keeps screaming at me when i might to the littlest thing wrong and he keeps screaming and screaming he ends up making me cry and i feel like saying i wanna live with my mum but im to scared i will hurt his feelings Have you tried writing him a letter? Write kindly, stay away from criticizing, tell him you understand he is going through a difficult period. But, talk about you, your hopes, your needs, your emotional development, and your desire to live with mom. Point out that you will always be his daughter, no matter where you're living. That there will be plenty of chance to see each other. And...

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This is for all the anti-spanking people, Why do you all think that all these alternative methods work so much better when teen pregnancy, teen drug use, disrespecful teens, etc. are all on the rise? By the way, even though the United States is among those countries with a falling teen pregnancy rate, it still has by far the highest rate of teen pregnancy throughout the western industrialized world. The person who presented this question implies that "spanking" is the solution. There is not one study that suggest that, not one. Sweeden, where physical punishment to children is...

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Do you think we should bring back spanking kids? Statistics on spanking (compiled from over 100 studies combined): Children who are spanked are shown to display: many emotional & social problems, impaired parent/child relationships, lower IQ, increased aggressiveness, behavior problems, learning problems, lower academic scores, antisocial behavior, depression problems, more likely to suffer from addictions & commit domestic abuse,...

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This is for all the anti-spanking people, Why do you all think that all these alternative methods work so much better when teen pregnancy, teen drug use, disrespecful teens, etc. are all on the rise? If you are going to use statistics, please use them correctly. First, illicit drug use by teenagers is decreasing. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, which has been tracking teen drug use since the 1970’s, “The improvement so far is very modest, but at least the troublesome trends observed through most of the 1990’s have begun to reverse direction"....

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I found my two sons (15 &17) in bed together with no clothes on This is not the first time. What should I do? Sorry to be blunt, but where is the other parent? Have you two consulted? Isn't there any other close adult you can trust? -- If you can't handle a frank and firm talk with your kids, and there are no other trusting adults in the family, seek professional help, as many others have suggested.

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Do you love your wife? Yes, very much so. We have our ups and downs, like everybody, but we are conscious that love is a fragile plant that must be watered and cared for constantly, and that might, one day, die.

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Do you think activists dehumanize people when analyzing in discussions? Whenever people become "numbers", there is some deshumanizing going on. But any sort of statistical analysis requires numbers, regardless of who (activists, policy makers, instructors, etc.) makes the analysis. This shouldn't be a reason to throw out analysis techniques, which are useful in many fields. However, we should always keep the "human factor" in the back of...

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Why would someone NOT want kids? I agree with Floater: kids are not for every one. Some folks have factual reasons not to want them: age, health issues, potential genetic transmission of illnesses, fear of reproducing their own childhood dramas, etc. Others just don't feel "the call". I would add: there is nothing wrong with deciding not to have kids, we shouldn't attach a moral judgement to it.

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I took my daughter to college yesterday and find myself living alone for the first time since I was 17...now what? Remember all those projects you never had time for? Those friends you wished you could contact more often? The photos and films you meant to organize some day? The hidden career, or endeavor, or courses, you always put off? You can get going on them soon... after the party!

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My wife and I are divided - is slapping your child (open faced palmed) across the face child abuse? Forget about "child" for a moment and just consider the action. Is it OK for your wife to slap you in the face if she doesn't like what you've done? For you to slap her? Now add the "child" part of the equation: the "receiving" end is smaller, less conscious of good and bad, and less able to defend. Does that make it OK? Or worst?

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What do you do when you find out (on your own) that your newly apointed boss is an ex-convict from another country who did his time? I feel the information provided does not warrant a decision on what to do. There are so many other factors. I'd start by giving him a chance.

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Is there anything good to watch on TV tonight? No, not really. Just about anything else you can think of is either more fun, or more social, or more creative, or healthier.

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Why do parents treat their teenage daughters more strictly than their sons? For two reasons, both social in nature: (1) Society puts more restrictions upon women, and (2) early pregnancy is deemed to be a problem of the girl's family and not a problem of both the girl's and the boy's family. If you question the first reason, think about this: How many parents tell their daughters: "go have lots of boys now that you're young and...

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My neighbor's 2 1/2 yr. old daughter threw a tantrum and bit her mother's hand and the mother bit her daughter's hand back? She said it teaches the child not to do bite anyone. Was the mother correct in her discipline? Not unless you're talking about wolves. Today's lesson: whoever bits harder prevails.

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Do you think we should bring back spanking kids? I propose hitting the pillow as a better way to vent frustration.

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Do you agree with the act of parents spanking their children? If so, do you think there should be a cut off age as to when the spanking should stop? My theory on spanking is this: It is only potentially useful when applicable to TODDLERS, if done immediately after the "crime" (10 seconds later is too late), and if it causes no (or very small, marginal) physical pain. The purpose is to let the kid know his/her action is not admissible and causes an immediate repudiation by parents, at an age where reasoning is almost absent and...

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Would you spank your child @ 15 y/o if he/she came home drunk & stumbling? No. The message you'd be providing is: next time you get drunk, don't come home. Is that what you really want? Talking out (once sober) is the best thing, combined with the temporary loss of some privilege. One thing that worked with my daughters (now grown) at that age was, after calmly talking with them and making them acknowledge they did something wrong, was to let them propose...

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I have 3 children and they just dont want to lisin to anything i have to say i try to teach them right from wrong and they just dont want to lisin to me about anything i have to say I'd say, first, make sure your EXAMPLE is consistent with what you are saying. If you do one thing and say another, kids would stop listening. Next, I'd say try a mixture of treats and loosing privileges (the "carrot and the stick" theory). They listen, they get a treat. The treat doesn't have to be a material thing, it could be a gained privilege (going out with...

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When you were a kid (living at home) did you get spanked or otherwise physically "punished" (including beaten) when your parents thought you did wrong? Do you think those spankings/beatings/punishments really made you a better adult? Never ever by my father, twice in my life by my mother, and it had no impact whatsoever in who I became. In reading some of the other responses, I consider myself extremely lucky. My theory on spanking is this: It is only potentially useful when applicable to toddlers, if done immediately after the "crime" (10 seconds later is too late), and if it causes no (or very small, marginal)...

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If i want to look up to someone's information by using her e-mail address, what website can i check in with an accurate findings? None, really. The reason is that people can get email addresses without the need to input accurate information about themselves. No website can give you more accuracy than what the users put into. Only through a complex legal procedure you might, in some cases, be able to obtain better information by tracking the IP address(es) of the computer(s) used by a particular user, but you'll get...

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Without using religion, you can give a valid argument against homosexuals having full rights to equality in society? No.

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I believe 13 is too young for sexual related activities. Do you believe this is correct? Why or why not? It depends. In some societies, people marry at 13. Tutankamon became king as a child and died around 19. Different epochs and cultural settings have different expectations of their folks and of their children's development. In some European countries folks do not mind their children getting involved in a relationship that might include sexual activity in a prudent manner, with knowledge...

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I just caught by boyfriend of 2 yrs in bed with my younger sister, any reason to not to just kill myself? You'd be killing the wrong person.

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My fiance won't marry me unless I completely clear out my $10K debt, is that a valid reason? No, it is not. darn it with these materialistic answers! It says something about our society. A well thought-out plan to do it is a reasonable thing to discuss, or perhaps even a reasonable thing to demand, but to demand exectution as a pre-requisite to marriage puts the whole thing too much into a materialistic plane.

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Do you think it is right to force a child to sit there and finish everything on their plate? No, absolutely not. You can encourage them (e.g., get a "treat" if they finish), but you can't force them. My wife, my sister, a couple of friends: Some of their worst memories of childhood involve forcing them to eat something. Why repeat these patterns? Many kids "open up" to new foods later on life anyway. I think many types of food can be encouraged through...

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Would you ever marry outside of your race? I would not marry an ostrich, that's for sure. But a human, yes, of course.

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As a black guy, is there something wrong me just because I only find white girls attractive? Contradicting just about everybody else, I say yes, there is something wrong. Attractive women come in all creeds and colors. An open mind means to keep the doors open to all possibilities, within and outside our own ethnicity. If you live in a multi-cultural multi-ethnic society, chances are you'll be meeting interesting attractive women of different kinds, and getting stuck on any one...

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How can I tell my mother i've been seeing a man 12 years older than I and from another race? The fact that your parents have been strict might be good, might not be so good, or might be terrible, depending on circumstances. But, you are an ADULT now. Yes, an adult. Lady, you're in control, you're in the driver's seat. You're the main shaper of your life. Don't feel obliged to tell, but if you do, be matter of fact about it. No need to fight, no need to argue,...

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My grandfather's last words were "I am afraid." Does it depress you that an 85 year old man is just as scared of death as his 25 year old grandson currently is? No. I think is natural to be afraid of what we don't know, and there is no shame on it. This can be explained to a young person.

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Name one important thing a teen girl should know before she dates a guy? I'd say, that he is just as nervous as you are.

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If you were homeless, could you live on eight hundred dollars a month? In some countries you'd be practically rich with $800/month. Even in Canada, where medical services and education are not quite free but close, I could probably live with half as much, assuming no family. In the US, without a family, I'd say yes provided I'm extremely lucky (e.g., never get sick). With a family, forget it.

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Moved from our main home almost 2 years ago and purchased another. Have been trying to sell the other for that time period. If we sell it prior to the 2 years coming around do we owe capital gains? PLEASE READ: It depends on the amounts. The rule is that if you made a profit over a certain threshold determined annually by the IRS (e.g., $250,000), then you must pay cap. gains taxes. But beware, "profit" is not easy to calculate. On the plus side: Sale price, depreciation included in previous tax returns. On the minus side: purchase price, broker commissions, most closing costs...

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Would you rather be death or blind and why did you choose the answer you did? I think a blind person can live a fulfilling life and also be a wonderful person. Unfortunately, people who are blind, deaf or mute suffer more from the prejudice of others than from the limitations of their condition. This is true for many other impairments as well. But anyway, I'd like to recommend a film on the subject that took my breath away: "The Color of Paradise", by...

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What makes younger children less prejudiced than adults? Or are they the same? Young children are clearly less prejudiced than adults when exposed to diversity. I see them playing together all the time. I think of young children as an unwritten notebook: the pages are there, some bigger, some smaller; the framework is there, some stronger, some weaker. But the content starts to deploy gradually as parents, adults, peers, friends, rivals, etc., write on it, and life...

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Would you rather be death or blind and why did you choose the answer you did? Life is full of challenges, but it feels so darn good to be alive!

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Agree or disagree: "Age is no guarantee of maturity."? It's usually a step in the right direction but some folks seem to have lost their compass for one reason or another.

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Is there only 50 ways to leave your lover, Gus? I thought it was "50 ways to love your liver".

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Is God the one responsible for sending people to Hell? You don't go to hell, you UNLEASH IT! Hell is inside you, good is there too.

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What should I do if I spilled milk on my laptop? Once, my little one spilled liquid yogurt on my laptop, which went wild. This is what I had to do: (1) Power off, battery out (2) painstainkingly take out key by key from the keyboard and clean under it, then put them back. I advice not taken more than 3 or 4 of keys at a time (go area by area). (3) let dry before powering back on. And it worked!

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If you go to the courts for a parking ticket, can you plead insanity to get out of it? Depends: If you're insane, go for it. You might get out of the driver's license, too (not a bad thing if you're truly insane). But if you're not, don't even try it. The best thing with traffic judges is to be apologetic. Maybe play a "just arrived in town, love it but not fully aware of all the rules..." Put yourself in their shoes: their dreams of judging in...

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I think my mother is mentally ill yet no one wants to face facts, she abuses me and lies to my family to get me in trouble. I dont know what to do i know she has depression but i cant take much more of this torture? First, try talking to her, but do it in a way it's not just everyday chat. Say, invite her out to a restaurant or a cafe and say you want to have a serious talk with her outside the routine. Start with something like "Please listen, it's hard enough for me to talk about this and I'd really want you to listen..." Then be as honest and candid as you can. It takes courage,...

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I'm a former smoker(never to return to it!). So if drunk driving kills more people than 2ndhand smoke, why do away w/smoking in restruants rather than alcohol or both? I disagree w/ the law for that matter. If alcohol is served, then let them smoke,too! I've never seen a drinker spit out alcohol into my nose. I know it can happen, but it hasn't happened yet.

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Why do we eat?(Funniest reply wins) So our mouths can be occupied in something other than uttering nonsense.

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Would you put up with a spouse that was drunk everynight even if you don't argue? If you love somebody, the first thing to try is to help them, in my opinion. If they repeatedly refuse help, or change mood, then a fair warning... and if still nothing changes, good-by. Do you know about Joseph Brodsky? A Russian-born poet who became a US citizen. By some accounts, he spent half his life in the US drunk and anonymous, until taken under the wings of a woman who loved him....

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What are some things you have learned about human nature here on Answerbag? Nonsense prevails.

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What's your opinion of grown adults who, for whatever reason, still live at home with their parents? It depends on the situation, the relationships, the economics, etc. Even cultural differences. For example, in many countries this is quite common, driven by a mixture of economics (lack of resources for everybody to live on their own) and cultural patterns. So, judgement cannot be passed without context.

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If you could give me your best advice for a successful life. What would it be? Life is not a recipe or an equation. There are infinite ways to live. Don't be pressured to fit some else's pattern. I remember an old song: "You can't please everybody... you've got to please yourself".

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Should I just kill myself now? Promise one thing: that you will watch "Taste of Cherry" by Abbas Kiarostami first.

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A US Olympic sprinter just won silver in the 110m Hurdles. After the race, he looked into the camera, put his pointer finger up, and yelled "Number one baby, number one". Should someone tell him silver is "number two"? He was competing for the love of a lady with a bunch of other guys. He really meant "number 1" for his lady, not for the Olympic Commitee.

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Why does some jewelry cause my skin to turn green? Ugliness will do it for you. Personally, I turn purple when I see the way some people dress.

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I am 16 years old, and I need to make myself look like I am old enough to have a 13 year old daughter in order to pick my little sister up from school tomorrow. Any suggestions on how to do it? Good luck at the pub (or disco, whatever).

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Is it safe to have my laptop around my baby? I think he/she is a bit too young to be started out, don't you? -- Leave the world wide web for when s/he turns 2.

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If you could date anyone in the world, who would it be? Emma Thompson. She is a smart, educated lady, a good actress and a good-looking woman. Not a "doll" or "barby" type, but rather a sort of "deep" handsome interesting type. Definitively a best in class sort of woman.

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What would you take from your house if it was on fire and you could only take one thing? My kids.

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If the fact were proven, how would you react if God were female? Personally, I think I would be as surprised as if the facts proved God was a male. If God exists, it has to be or embody both male and female, or be beyond them. Nothing else makes sense.

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How do you entertain yourself when/if you have nothing to do at work? (I need new ideas) It is extremely rare for that to happen. But reading, writing, and looking in the Internet for things I want to know about would be my preferred alternatives.

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What 3 " Items "do you Run Out of the most /quickest at home --? Time. Time. And Time. Sometimes, Patience, though this one I have some degree of control over.

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What 3 " Items "do you Run Out of the most /quickest at home --? Time. Time. And Time. Sometimes, patience. But this one I have some degree of control over.

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What is capital punnishment For society, stopping life. For me, it would be inability to love.

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My 14 year old daughter is smoking and yet I am a smoker too, what do I tell her? Try this: "Make you a deal, if you stop, I stop". Then do it.

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What alternatives are there to Answerbag, Yahoo Answers, Wikianswers, and Askville? Life.

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What's the best way to make a decision that you are struggling with? QUICK TURN-ROUND: If there are just 2 possible outcomes: head and tails. It never fails for me: if the coin tells me what I want, I immediately run with it. If it tells me what I don't want, I ignore it and decide on what I really want. MORE COMPLEX: For more than two outcomes, or longer thought periods, talk it over with a friend.

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I just heard that John McCain has been receiving $58,000 a year in tax-free disability income from the US Government every year since he was a POW in Vietnam. How, exactly, is he disabled? Extremely low IQ.

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Is it possible to boil an egg too long ? and what would happen if you did? It would turn into a chicken.

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Do you trust wiki? More than AnswerBag, that's for sure. But for serious research, we can't trust any one single source.

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I found out my boyfriend had lunch with his ex, he said it was because she is pregnant with his child and she needed to eat something, he told her to give him a hug when she left, should I be mad at him, is he cheating on me? Carrying somebody's child is not a thing to be taken lightly. You should expect him to see this woman many more times, as whatever it is that will happen to this child, both she and he would need to talk about it and become involved. In my view, hard as it might seem, you must accept this or seriously question your relationship.

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Would you like to share a fact or theory that you believe everyone should know? Life is not a pre-set recipe. There are countless way to live. e.g., One can fall in love at 15, and also at 75. Or change careers at 60. Have children or not have them. Don't imprison yourself on preset notions of what you should or should not do in life. Open up, go beyond, brake the barriers, don't be afraid to explore. And don't feel a "failure" just because you...

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Does age have anything to do with you getting your disability? In principle no, but in reality yes. When I was a student in Columbia, NY, I managed to become a part time interpreter in court (since I speak other languages) to help pay for my studies. I often had to do interpretation in cases of folks asking for disability, who were appealing decisions against them by the social services or local government. These folks were often from an older generation...

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Can you recommend a book that you absolutely loved, and think everyone should read? I'm looking for fiction, or at least very entertaining books. Please don't suggest the bible- I've already read that. ROMANCE: "Love in the Time of Cholera" by Colombian author Gabriel Garcia Marquez (Nobel Prize in 1982, considered by some the best author that is still alive). - Romance at his best in the magic realism style prevalent among many Latin American authors today, and which was invented by this author. If you want to start with a smaller book by this author, try "Love and Other...

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Do you accept the argument that the so-called gift of free will is the cause of evil? In totalitarian societies, the people have to do pretty much what the government tells them to do (in the socio-political arena). In those cases, the lack of free will actually causes more evil. Extrapolating, if there was no free will, then God would be evil.

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How many times does your partner make you "reach the sky" on a given trip? I mean, see colors and shout to the wind? -- Common ladies, you know what I mean. I don't want to say it too bluntly. Just curious what is happening with everyone else... Alysis: I'm curious about answers to your question, but nobody seems to care about providing a response. Maybe you should ask it more directly. Just a thought.

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I'm only 15 and I'm attempting to write a novel. I've actually gotten pretty far with it, but I'm not too confident about it, and I haven't even written any short stories. Am I kidding myself? Send me 3 pages (any) and I'll let you know. No kidding.

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Do you think it is the man or woman's responsibility to bring the condoms when getting intimate? Both, evidently. Reasons many, all powerful. Be responsible: what else is there to say?

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Do you have a television in your bedroom? How often do you watch it? No, for goodness sake! -- The tube drug, the SOMA on your bedroom, aaarg!!! I don't watch TV on a daily basis. My equipment (used for selected videos) is kept without reception. I think TV is a terrible drug, one that keeps people from living a fuller life. I like to read, to write, to chat or email with friends, to garden, to challenge my kids on various things... I have so many...

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What day of the month do you set aside to pay your bills? Or do you just pay them as they come in? I review the payment, in the context of my monthly budget, once a week (sounds too often, but is really not if done online). But the actual payments are scheduled, generally online, as drafts against my checking account (or its corresponding charge card). I hate dealing with payment through envelopes: too much paper, publicity, forgotten dates...

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Will you state two truths and 1 lie about yourself? Don't say which is the truth and which is the lie and I will try and guess. :) 1) My ancestors are Swiss and Russian 2) I'm father of 6 offspring, born of 4 women 3) I speak 5 languages

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What do you think is the most common cause of divorce? A combination of stress in dealing with the demands of raising young children and not leaving time for the "complicities" that put a couple together in the first place.

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If a question can not be answered, is it even worth asking? Absolutely. Many surprisingly interesting discoveries in life occur on our way to find some answer, even if we never find it. My sister confessed this to me: "I have enjoyed the intellectual, emotional and spiritual trips much more than the arrivals... I don't understand why folks get so stuck on finding answers to everything". (She had two weeks max. to live at the time, as...

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Serious question. I'm a 13 year old girl. Give me the "i wish i would have known that earlier" advice so i can take it in now. thanks. There so many things that can be said, but I think it is important to leave kids room to make some mistakes and learn and grow from them. I don't believe life is an equation or a recipe, we each find our own paths. I'll say just a couple of things. (1) Read about safe sex and pregnancy prevention. If you're old enough to get pregnant, you are old enough to learn how to...

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My daughter (16) is growing much closer to her boyfriend (16). They've been going together for about 2 months & he's over every day. I really like the kid. How long realistically do teens go out before there's more going on than I would like there to be? Lisa... Hmmm... Sixteen... How can I say this to you... Whatever was bound to happen, it has already happened! With high probability, that is. I'm not teasing. I'm father of six, five of them girls. The important thing is to keep the communication and understanding channels open. And if you haven't had that prevention talk you've been meaning to have with her, to avoid...

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What is the meaning of life? Why should life have a meaning? It is a miracle (regardless of whatever spiritual creed one might have). It is like a film where we write the script as we watch it. Our inquisitiveness wants to find it a purpose, but life itself doesn’t need one. If one shall, we each give it our own. Aldous Huxley jokingly says, in his book <The Island>: “We think that we are a very...

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As one gets older, one gets exposed to more and more opposing ideas, and in order to continue to function, one must favour one idea over the other. What is this is called: selling-out, compromising, or hypocrisy? I don't see it as selling-out, compromising or hypocrisy. I think is part of defining one's own path in life. But it is important to respect someone else's path, as well, and to keep an open mind. As young, we change ideas more rapidly. Once older, we should not stop changing, but a change is bound to be over a period of time, as we have learned in the process of living and have...

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Which country in Europe has the highest standard of living? The UN Human Development Index (HDI) is a comparative measure of poverty, literacy, education, life expectancy, childbirth, and other factors for countries worldwide. The United Nations last report ranked Iceland as having the highest standard of living in the world. Norway, which had been ranked the highest several times before, came a close second, followed by Australia and Canada. The United...

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Which country in Europe has the highest standard of living? The United Nations has again ranked Norway as having the highest standard of living in the world. Iceland, Australia, Luxembourg, Canada and Sweden follow, while the United States is further down the scale. This annual ranking is based largely on average levels of education and income, combined with expected length of lifetime. Other Nordic countries also ranked high.

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Which country in Europe has the highest standard of living? Norway had been consistently ranked #1 according to the UN developed HDI measure, which tracks the key aspects of what is considered standard of living. In the last ranking, however, Iceland took the top spot world-wide, followed closely by Norway.

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