We are responsible TO our children for things like food and clothing and shelter and an environment in which they can learn and grow and be themselves. But we are not responsible FOR our children’s choices.
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We are responsible TO our children for things like food and clothing and shelter and an environment in which they can learn and grow and be themselves. But we are not responsible FOR our children’s choices.
Look at the way our brilliant young people JUST KEEP SHOWING UP!!!
On these days, my heart breaks a little. And I’m never quite sure what to do. Or what to say. So, I just…stay.