EmotionalIntelligence

US: 250 Years Later – Part 28: Courtship / Dating

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In 1776, romance unfolded beneath family supervision, social expectations, and practical concerns about survival itself. Courtship was structured, deliberate, and often guided by community and necessity. Two hundred and fifty years later, dating has become a landscape of apps, profiles, shifting expectations, and unprecedented freedom. This letter follows America’s changing rituals of love and asks what truly creates lasting connection.

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US: 250 Years Later – Part 17: Children (Discipline)

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In 1776, discipline was often direct, physical, and unquestioned. Children were expected to obey, and punishment was viewed as both moral instruction and evidence of love. Two hundred and fifty years later, parenting philosophies increasingly emphasize emotional regulation, connection, and understanding over fear and control. This letter follows America’s changing ideas about discipline and asks what truly helps children become good human beings.

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