That was really good, thank you for sharing. teaching childrenis not always the ebst thing to do, show children by example because they are expert observers..

From your stories, your mom sounds like a bad ass. A really special lady. Cherish her! This message is particularly relevant with all the people shooting up schools and doing bad things around the world. Parents need to observe while teaching through example and not verbally beating it into kids. There is a song by atmosphere about a kid who grew up in an abusive home, and in it he grows up and does the same thing when he gets married, even though he knew better watching his dad do it to his mom. What kids learn, good or bad is very powerful. If people ensured it was more good than bad then the world could only get better! Thanks for your entry, you are appreciated!