Religion was a vital part of my home. Loving, attentive parents and a spiritual base. Children simply can't survive without them. The writers' words caused me to reflect back on my early experience and that sudden surge of confidence. And the spiritual guidance of my mother, who, though dead, was always with me in a way I can't describe.
Bullies evolve for many reasons, but bullied children survive on the strength of their homes.
Only by examining what happens there can we begin to understand what happened at Columbine. Kathleen Parker's column is distributed by Tribune Media Services. Her column also appears Wednesday in the Sentinel's Living section. These pages are dedicated to all kids, but especially to Riana, Maia, and Christopher.