That parenting link is very interesting! When I read about parents telling their children things like "If you don't ask before taking food, long fingers could reach out and grab you", my reflexive response is 'Do not deceive children!' I probably get that from my parents -- they made a deliberate choice to avoid saying like that. We had a great number of stories and a great number of explanations, but sectioned off from one other.

But reading on, the system in the article sounds loving and effective. The dramas especially.


Also, joy in poodles.