When I was a kid, ONE income was enough to support a family of 5 AND still put away a little for a rainy day. We ran in and out of everyones home and were safe at any of our friend's homes. Now, two incomes are barely enough to support a SMALL family. Our children now lack MOTHERS. The "block mother" is a thing of the past, as is safety in other people's homes.

I think about 1/3 or more of the kids in my school have crack-head parents, alcoholic parents, or just plain old insane parents! One girl has Mom, Dad and Mom's boyfriend all in prison! She is living with her aunt, who is no better! (They hid the guns under the sofa cushions when CPS came calling! I imagine they hid other things as well!) I hear this stuff on a daily basis! Who will these neglected/abused kids turn out to be? I do what I can, but it's NEVER enough to save them!

Until we get back to the point where we have stay at home moms or at least having those wonderful "block Moms", we will see more and more of these "lost children"! Have you hugged your child today? - Granny:hippy: