Virginia, like most states, has few guidelines about how closely parents are expected to supervise their children. As a result, I was charged not with leaving my son in the car, but with the misdemeanor of contributing to the delinquency… — Kim Brooks Copy Share Image
People don't think that leaving children alone is dangerous and therefore immoral. They think it is immoral and therefore dangerous. — Kim Brooks Copy Share Image
I allow myself to feel fear without always capitulating to it... You don't have to live your life by fear. — Kim Brooks Copy Share Image
When I first learned I was pregnant with my son, I had only two firm convictions about parenting: I knew it was important, and… — Kim Brooks Copy Share Image
“That’s why I hadn’t talked to you for a while. But man, did I miss hearing your sweet voice.” Sandy was surprised. Mark was… — Kim Brooks Copy Share Image
The desire to keep television out of our son's life was one of the few parenting priorities my husband and I agreed on from… — Kim Brooks Copy Share Image
When I earned my diploma from the University of Virginia in the spring of 2000, it never occurred to me before my senior year… — Kim Brooks Copy Share Image
It shouldn't be normal to be anxious all the time about your children, so women should seek mental health help if they're having excessive… — Kim Brooks Copy Share Image
I think that the expectation on parents has changed from giving your children shelter and love and support and guidance to this idea that… — Kim Brooks Copy Share Image
As a teenager, I'd longed to get my driver's license so I could get away from my parents. Then I'd longed to go to… — Kim Brooks Copy Share Image
