I have just signed a permission slip for my 14 to go on a class trip. It is hard for me to give her permission to do something so dangerous, so life threatening, so I had to really think this through.I have had to assume all risks as they were presented to me- "the specific hazards … [Read more...]
playground paranoia
Not too long ago, even with the passage of time at the speed of light, my two children were in elementary school. The school was a special place; dingy, old, with spectacular budget cuts but a sparkling and enduring spirit. It had, unfortunately, very modern views on safety.In … [Read more...]