Category Archives: That’s Not Right

Pointing out those responsible for perpetuating poor stereotypes of fatherhood.

No do-over.

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Stephen Abbott

We have a law in Canada that allows you to seal your juvenile criminal record. Our court system recognizes that young offenders should not permanently be held accountable for the errors of youth once they’ve become adults. From shoplifting to … Continue reading →

Posted in Bullying, Culture, Current News, Rules, That's Not Right, Values | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Hockey fan or parent; can I be both?

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Stephen Abbott

Dave Banks with Wired magazine posted an open letter to the NHL, commenting on the level of violence displayed in the most recent games, but also showcasing the deterioration of the sport over time. It’s a great letter; read it. … Continue reading →

Posted in Sports, That's Not Right, Values | Tagged , , , | 8 Comments

Boys and Girls

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Stephen Abbott

I was really dismayed and frustrated to read the transcript of this week’s #DadChat, a weekly Twitter chat about being a dad. I’ve followed the chat for a while, yet almost never take part, but it’s one of the hash … Continue reading →

Posted in That's Not Right, Thinking Differently | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Hugs.

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Stephen Abbott

Mere weeks after public outcry over a gay teen’s suicide and months of ‘It Get’s Better’ campaigns, the last thing I expected to read was Christie Blatchford’s article in Canada’s National Post newspaper, where she writes that Toronto is full … Continue reading →

Posted in Current News, That's Not Right | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment