Kids in the 1970s learned several life skills that modern parenting has pretty much wiped out of children today.

If you’re reading this post, you may have a child like mine: the proverbial bull in the china shop. Or the one who seemingly ignores you when it’s time to stop playing to come down for dinner.

Human beings are a social species. As a result, much of your behavior is affected by what other people are doing. You are more likely to exercise if you hang out with other people who exercise. You ...