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1. Is It Possible To Teach My Kid How To Manage Risk?

   Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:10:40 -0000

   <p><em>Welcome back to&#160;<a href="https://defector.com/category/advice/minor-dilemmas" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Minor Dilemmas</a>, where a member of Defector's Parents Council will answer your questions on surviving family life. Have a question? Email us at&#160;<a href="mailto:minordilemmas@defector.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">minordilemmas@defector.com</a>.</em></p> <p><em>This week, Drew talks about danger</em>.</p> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots" />

2. I Crave The Ocean

   Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:55:04 -0000

   <p><em>Time for your weekly edition of the Defector Funbag. Got something on your mind? </em><a href="mailto:funbag@defector.com"><em>Email the Funbag</em></a><em>. You can also read Drew over at </em><a href="https://www.sfgate.com/author/drew-magary/"><em>SFGATE</em></a><em>, and </em><a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/232152/drew-magary/"><em>buy Drew’s books</em></a><em> while </em><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087HC32K2/ref=nav_timeline_asin?_encoding=UTF8&#38;psc=1"><em>you’re at it</em></a><em>. Today, we're talking about dipping pizza crust, worst great athletes, wheelchair envy, and more.</em></p> <p>Your letters:</p> <p>Charlie:</p>