Parenting expert L.R. Knost wrote, “It’s not our job to toughen our children up to face a cruel and heartless world. It’s our job to raise children who will make the world a little less cruel and heartless.”
I used to embrace this idea wholeheartedly. However, after learning about her experience with cancer, I’m unsure.
As a child development instructor, I enjoy integrating Knost’s insights into my teaching material and reading up on her latest work. Which is why I was surprised when her social media posts shifted from heartwarming parenting gems to this:
• “Still no chemo.