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This article describes the transmission of parenting styles in family farming - particularly between fathers and sons who put the farm ahead of well-being.

This article contains reader reaction to what kinds of husbands and fathers young men turn into when they develop a single-minded obsession with farming during their teen-age years.

This article describes the dangers of relying too much on teenage boys willingness to devote themselves to farming. Boys need encourage to explore interests and have life experiences away from the farm so they have well-rounded personalities.

This article ties in freedom, trust and delegation in grooming successors in family farm operations. The chance to be creative is a big draw in motivating children to want to continue the family farm.

This article describes the pitfalls of getting out of farming too soon before you are ready to relinquish control. This often results in a situation where the parents feel unappreciated and the next generation feels frustrated that they truly aren't given a chance to make their own mistakes and earn their own accomplishments.