Category: childhood

What is Childhood Innocence?

The New York Times just reported that British pop singer, Sir Elton John: “lamented the ‘growing swell of anger and homophobia’ in the United States and described several laws recently passed in Florida that curtail L.G.B.T.Q. rights as ‘disgraceful.’” What are these “disgraceful” Florida laws? According to Governor DeSantis’s office: “House Bill (HB) 1557, Parental…


The Unforeseen Problems of Preschool

We have more preschool programs all the time. In fact, a recent article in The New York Times indicates that there are more preschool openings than can be filled by children, noting that “early childhood advocates say more families would likely sign up if they knew about the benefits of preschool.” But these so-called benefits…


Brian Giesbrecht: Drag Queen Shows Are Not for Children

Commentary Harris Glenn Milstead (1945-1988) known by his stage name, Divine, was a famous American drag queen. Milstead particularly loved to dress up as actress Elizabeth Taylor. He achieved cult-like status after he teamed up with legendary filmmaker John Waters. Iconic movies like “Pink Flamingos” and “Hairspray” cemented Divine’s reputation. Those movies were unusual, but…


The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1938)

This story takes place in the beautiful scenery of the Mississippi River, where Tom (Tommy Kelly) has been without his mother since childhood and is a poor orphan. However, with the help and support of his friends and relatives, Tom grows up to be a happy and brave boy. …


Angels With Dirty Faces (1938)

Jerry and Locke are childhood friends. From childhood to play, the two had very good feelings between them, but unfortunately, as adults, the two very different personalities embarked on completely different paths.   – Feature Films: Cinema collection: epochcinema.com Epoch Original content: epochoriginal.com Feature Films: www.theepochtimes.com/featured-films * Click the “Save” button below the video to…


Of Love, Joy, and Simplicity: A Heart-Warming Story of An Unforgettable Childhood Christmas During the 1950s

Perhaps Christmas is magical to little kids because they hear that God came to Earth as the baby Jesus. But most likely, the magic comes from the story of Santa Claus. I know, because I was once a kid. I didn’t understand Old Testament prophecies fulfilled, a virgin birth, or redemption from sin. I didn’t…


The Duke Is Tops (1938)

Duke Davis (Ralph Cooper) has invested all his savings to back his sweetheart, Ethel (Lena Horne), in a road show over the old T.O.B.A. circuit, on which they have both been performers since childhood. Marshall (Monte Hawley), a New York talent scout, makes an offer to Ethel as a single and, to induce her to…


Dad Spends 8 Months Building an Indoor Treehouse for His Kids

His kids are very lucky to have such a cool dad! …


Loving Dad Creates Awesome Transformer Costumes for His Kids

With these costumes on, the boys feel they are real Transformers and could fight the bad guys if they came. (Video courtesy of Transformers Kids) …


Young Albino Sisters Become Popular Models After a Difficult Childhood

These two beautiful girls show what it means to embrace your unique qualities and let it shine. (Video courtesy of Asel Kalaganova) …