And it is true that parents do a great deal of damage. Each week brings fresh evidence of neglect and abuse by parents, also. But to compare those statistics misses the point. Most parents would no more abuse or neglect their children than they would hang upside down by their toes. Most parents know the panic that results from losing track of a child for even a few seconds in a public place.
Normal parents exude a force field and instantly recognize when their kids have wandered outside it.
They should also realize that human nature is what it is. No one else, no matter how well-intentioned, cares that much. JWR contributor Mona Charen reads all of her mail. Let her know what you think by clicking here. Please bear in mind, though, that while all letters are read, due to the heavy amount of traffic, not all letters can be answered.