and I realize that, perhaps, because I'm a qwerky being, I am not the norm, but, communication (sans "s") with my own children is quite good.

A straw poll of my small corner of the universe indicates that kids are using the available technologies to communicate with their parents as well. Now, I know that I may be presumptuous to extrapolate that to the nation at large, but if it is happening here, can I not believe that it is happening somewhere else?

There will always be that sector of the population that will continue to lack what we consider a decent relationship with their parental unit(s), whether it is due to substance abuse, economic distress, gang involvement or any other detrimental influence. For that, I grieve. For that, I wish to continue my education and do something about it.

"If you're not part of the solution, you're part of the problem."


I want to get my master's in Psychology (and maybe even go for the Ph.D.) and become a counselor for a junior high somewhere. I love those kids. I have a knack for relating to them. I had a ball driving carpool for my son for the two years he was attending jr. high. The things I heard (I listened...something that parents rarely do) made me realize the hurdles that that age group faces.

Kids these days have an incredible spirit though I have seen how delicate it can be. If I can help these wonderful individuals to flourish, we will have some mighty fine adults to lead us into the future.

Peace,
Amy