Friday, June 30, 2006
Lexington Herald-Leader | 06/25/2006 | Custody may go to foster care over kin
Are we all headed in this direction? Is all family going to be replaced by the state, market forces and peer groups? The following case history is all too common.
Lexington Herald-Leader 06/25/2006 Custody may go to foster care over kin
Lexington Herald-Leader 06/25/2006 Custody may go to foster care over kin
Substitute for extended family The Sun Herald | 06/30/2006 | Counselors should help parents be more authoritative
Thursday, June 29, 2006
Warren Buffett's actions speak louder than his words:Buffett always intended to give it all away - Business - International Herald Tribune
Warren Buffett's actions speak louder than his words. Warren Buffett's actions say something about dynastic wealth that is contradictory to his words. In the following article from the Innternational Herald Tribune, you will find many Buffett quotes. Many of the quotes would lead you to believe that Warren Buffett does not believe in dynastic wealth.
Look very closely at Warren Buffet's relationship to a younger Bill Gates. In that relationship you will see his actions speak otherwise. In short, if he had a son, daughter, nephew or niece as competent as Bill Gates, Buffett would have put the money in that persons hands.
Obviously, Buffett does not object to concentrated wealth. As that is exactly what he is doing with his bequest. Buffett also describes his view of those who live on inherited wealth. I think that view is simplistic and a generalization. It is a view which ignores the good that can be generated from dynastic wealth.
Buffett always intended to give it all away - Business - International Herald Tribune
As to the power of dynastic wealth I would refer to two books by two different authors:Family Capitalism by Harold James and Wealth by Stuart E. Lucas
Look very closely at Warren Buffet's relationship to a younger Bill Gates. In that relationship you will see his actions speak otherwise. In short, if he had a son, daughter, nephew or niece as competent as Bill Gates, Buffett would have put the money in that persons hands.
Obviously, Buffett does not object to concentrated wealth. As that is exactly what he is doing with his bequest. Buffett also describes his view of those who live on inherited wealth. I think that view is simplistic and a generalization. It is a view which ignores the good that can be generated from dynastic wealth.
Buffett always intended to give it all away - Business - International Herald Tribune
As to the power of dynastic wealth I would refer to two books by two different authors:Family Capitalism by Harold James and Wealth by Stuart E. Lucas
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Thursday, June 22, 2006
Is Dynastic Thinking Instinct Or Learned?
This question comes to mind every time I think or read about powerful families. Families like the Rothschild or the Kennedy clans. . Many more examples exist.
The record shows the dynastic thinking of Rothschild family founder Mayer Amschel Bauer. This man is able to pass on dynastic instructins to his sons. Mayer's instructions enables the family to operate as one strong unit over many centuries.
Is dynastic thinking learned or is it instinct? Is it like some instincts, dormant until something brings it out? Could it be that bearing many sons brings the instinct out? Is it an instinct held dormant by economic circumstance or operating despite circumstance?
Is dynastic thinking a natural part of our desire for self-actualization, A desire only fulfilled after security and other lower needs are met?
Is it an instinct that some have & others do not? Can it be learned?
The record shows the dynastic thinking of Rothschild family founder Mayer Amschel Bauer. This man is able to pass on dynastic instructins to his sons. Mayer's instructions enables the family to operate as one strong unit over many centuries.
Is dynastic thinking learned or is it instinct? Is it like some instincts, dormant until something brings it out? Could it be that bearing many sons brings the instinct out? Is it an instinct held dormant by economic circumstance or operating despite circumstance?
Is dynastic thinking a natural part of our desire for self-actualization, A desire only fulfilled after security and other lower needs are met?
Is it an instinct that some have & others do not? Can it be learned?
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Extended Family Deals With Adversity:Philadelphia Inquirer | 06/21/2006 | Endless Summers for Shore Businesses
The following article illustrates the benifts of extended family during times of adversity:
Philadelphia Inquirer 06/21/2006 Endless Summers for Shore Businesses
Philadelphia Inquirer 06/21/2006 Endless Summers for Shore Businesses
Red Bluff Daily News Online - Call goes out to foster families
The following article is a good demonstration. It illustrates that without natural extended family systems, the state is forced to find substitute family systems.
Red Bluff Daily News Online - Call goes out to foster families
Red Bluff Daily News Online - Call goes out to foster families
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
The Power That comes From Passing Something On - Guardians of the Gardens
The following story represents the powerful things we can be part of when we choose to do two things. One choose to accept what has passed on to us with a sense of steardship. Second, finding creative ways to pass on a legacy.
Guardians of the Gardens
Guardians of the Gardens
Friday, June 16, 2006
This research investigates the use of extended family housing as an alternative type of dwelling. It discusses
Designed for a large family
Housing ideas that can be utilized by extended family:
SouthCoastToday.com - Charles: Designed for a large family - June 17, 2006
SouthCoastToday.com - Charles: Designed for a large family - June 17, 2006
Thursday, June 15, 2006
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
The Challenge Of Building Upon A Father's Legacy
Fatherhood includes preparing the next generations to build upon legacy.
globeandmail.com : It's now David's turn to lead
globeandmail.com : It's now David's turn to lead
Monday, June 12, 2006
Get Dad And The Grads Together!
Graduation time comes right around Fathers Day. The magic formula for fatherhood is time spent with children. Graduation signals that opporunities for time together may be diminishing. Before that happens why not find some things to do together. Right now! If you need to be reminded of why let Harry Chapin inspire you.
If you need some ideas on what to do Click Here
If you need some ideas on what to do Click Here
For some, the perfect community can be built
Might we combine the ideas of co-housing development with revitalized extended family concepts? What might be the result? Can we do this at different economic levels?
For some, the perfect community can be built
For some, the perfect community can be built
The Potential Contributions Of Strong Extended Families
Strong extended families that learn to pool monies and build wealth tthen become strong contributors to the community at large.
Hillsboro Free Press
Hillsboro Free Press
SocietyGuardian.co.uk | Social care | Bridging the gap
Strong extended family concepts aid intergenerational issues.
SocietyGuardian.co.uk Social care Bridging the gap
SocietyGuardian.co.uk Social care Bridging the gap
Wednesday, June 07, 2006
From The Hillsboro Free Press
An extended family invests in community. The following article provides a demonstration of The Good Sons Principle of Contribution.
Hillsboro Free Press
Hillsboro Free Press
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
Kentucky Has A Kinship Care Program
Kinship Care makes good use of extended family members in situations where children are abused or neglected:
See Article below for more.
The Gleaner: News from The Gleaner
See Article below for more.
The Gleaner: News from The Gleaner
Saturday, June 03, 2006
Fathers and Nepotism In A New Light
As we discuss fatherhood we will review some new and revised thinking about Nepotism.
As Adam Bellow states in his Book "In Praise Of Nepotism" :
"People who feel there's something missing in their family relationships are right: sons often complain they don't feel close enough to their fathers, and there's a reason-they are no longer on the veldt learning to hunt and trap game or working together in a craft or business. Without such shared pursuits, fathers have less occasion to teach their children about life and get the satisfaction that goes with it." Bellow feels that "emulating dynastic families would be a good way to overcome some of the biggest problems and dissatisfactions of modern life."
Stuart E. Lucas in his book "Wealth" seems to put yet another positive spin on Nepotism as he discusses a "Nepotistic Advantage".
If family is important, then have an important family.
As Adam Bellow states in his Book "In Praise Of Nepotism" :
"People who feel there's something missing in their family relationships are right: sons often complain they don't feel close enough to their fathers, and there's a reason-they are no longer on the veldt learning to hunt and trap game or working together in a craft or business. Without such shared pursuits, fathers have less occasion to teach their children about life and get the satisfaction that goes with it." Bellow feels that "emulating dynastic families would be a good way to overcome some of the biggest problems and dissatisfactions of modern life."
Stuart E. Lucas in his book "Wealth" seems to put yet another positive spin on Nepotism as he discusses a "Nepotistic Advantage".
If family is important, then have an important family.