Minors and tattoos

June 14, 2018 • By Dennis Beaver “Your recent article on parents and high school kids playing football caught my attention,” ‘Elliot’ stated in what would prove to be a highly emotional phone call. “While it’s not football, there is a similar struggle going on...

My brother’s keeper

March 26, 2007 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver Mr. Beaver, I am very concerned about my 17-year-old brother, Daniel. He was recently expelled from school for fighting and possession of marijuana, and his behavior has suddenly changed. He is very unpleasant,...

No football for our son!

May 11, 2018 • By Dennis Beaver “Mr. Beaver, as soon as the paper is delivered, your column is the first thing we read, and now, we really need your help,” “Art’s” phone call began. “While we are not yet at risk for anything like a divorce, still, high school...

One good reason to get married

April 26, 2014   •  By Dennis Beaver It was a beautiful spring morning in the California’s southern San Joaquin Valley, a Friday when Maria and her two friends were westbound on Highway 119, headed to their jobs in Taft. All three lived with their families and...