The Pope’s Mama- Catholic Leader to Muslims: “You should punch people who insult the Prophet”

As a parent, I’m constantly trying to teach my kids that physical violence and retaliation are escalating behaviors that might make you feel better in the moment- but moments later prove themselves to have not just “not solved” a problem, but in fact make your problems worse. “Don’t hit your sister“, I tell my son. … Continue reading →

Charlie Hebdo: Talking To My Son About Xenophobia, Privilege, and Satire.

My son loves comedy.  He searches for it on YouTube, he watches stand-up and skit comedy on television; for Christmas this year you got his most prized possession- the entire box set of Monty Python’s Flying Circus.  Among his absolute favourite shows on television is The Daily Show, and when Jon Stewart addressed the Charlie … Continue reading →