When My Dog Broke a Window and the Internet Put Us on Trial

we are constantly told two things at once:

1. “Be kind, help each other, community matters.”
2. “Trust no one, protect yourself, danger is everywhere.”

Those messages don’t balance. They compete. And when they do, fear usually wins.

Because fear feels like safety if you hold it close enough.

What I’m saying is: I get why some parents are nervous. I get why my continue reading …