<p><a href=“http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/16/opinion/sunday/notes-from-a-dragon-mom.html?src=recg[/url]”>http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/16/opinion/sunday/notes-from-a-dragon-mom.html?src=recg</a></p>
<p>It really does, even (or especially) for those of us whose main concern right now is our failing elderly parents. </p>
<p>NYMomof2 posted a link to it earlier–
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parent-cafe/1226017-beautiful-essay-parenting-dragon-mom.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parent-cafe/1226017-beautiful-essay-parenting-dragon-mom.html</a></p>
<p>That is incredibly touching. Thanks for posting the link.</p>
<p>Oops. Sorry for double posting. I looked, but didn’t see the other thread.</p>
<p>I’ve always said: 10 fingers, 10 toes, normal vision, normal hearing. Anything else is gravy.</p>
<p>What a sad, sad reality to live with.</p>
<p>It really makes one think. Count your blessings.</p>
<p>Oh what a beautiful little boy. What a beautiful message. What a sad story.</p>