If there is ever a time that I feel optimistic about our chances of avoiding our own self-destruction, it is at the thought of the potential to teach our children not to be horrible people. It is difficult not to be wondered and romanced by the efficacy of new, unspoiled life.
Parenting, I imagine, is the most difficult and terrifying profession. Similarly, it provides an unparalleled opportunity to influence change. Let us not waste it.
I'm telling you... it's *so* scary for me, being a parent, entrusted to this person who trusts me so completely, trying to protect her from the screwed up world, while trying to teach her how to live in it. Keeps me up nights...
ReplyDeleteHeh, I'm going to look at our copy of that books, see if we have the new-improved version or not :)