A reader pointed me to this book: The Epidemic: The Rot of American Culture, Absentee and Permissive Parenting, and the Resultant Plague of Joyless, Selfish Children. I couldn't quite tell what the political bent of the author, but the reader said that NPR liked it. Might have to check it out.
Stephen Karlson reads more of the comments in the Colloquy section of Chronicle discussing women in the social sciences and finds much dissatification. Not just with women receiving hiring priviledges, but with everyone looking for a life outside of academia.
More interesting discussion on that post from New Kid and Laura, Geeky Mom
One of the continuing problem with affirmative action programs is the resentment that it creates. I would like write more about that in the future.
For those of you that get The New Republic, check out this funny article on Dr. Phil.