Tag: boys

• Why Fathers Matter: The Impact on Society and Families

  

  The role of fathers in society is both irreplaceable and undervalued. Despite fashionable rhetoric to the contrary, the evidence is overwhelming that fathers provide essential contributions to the stability and development of their children. A father’s presence—or absence—can ripple through generations, shaping the character, prospects, and resilience of individuals and communities alike.  Fathers are not…

  Jonathan Hillmer

  January 27, 2025

  Education, On Family

  boys, children, Education, faith, Family, fatherhood, fathers, fathers-day, girls, kids, love, masculinity, mentor, necessary, parenting, role model, society, teacher

• Dead Poets Society: Individuality vs. Conformity

  

  Dead Poets Society, directed by Peter Weir and starring Robin Williams and Ethan Hawke, is a thought-provoking film that tackles themes of individuality, freedom, and the consequences of defying societal expectations. Set in the 1950s at a conservative all-boys prep school, Welton Academy, the film explores the impact of an unconventional English teacher, John Keating,…

  Jonathan Hillmer

  November 25, 2024

  Education, On Faith

  acadamy, Bible, books, boys, faith, fiction, inspiration, Jesus Christ, Learning, literature, love, poems, poetry, Robin Williams, School