<p>I’ve just read “Changes: A Few Things You Won’t Learn In Parenting Class” by the same man who wrote “Dear Austin - A Letter To My Son.” His name is David Perkins, and this is the second time I feel as if he was writing from MY heart instead of his own.</p>
<p>He wrote this article from a father’s point of view, of course, and may not even realize how universal his words are. I’m a mother of three, and I think his writing touches all parents, no matter where you are in the process.</p>
<p>You should all read his beautiful article about parenthood, as well as the letter to his son, if you haven’t already seen it.</p>
<p>Just got a reply to the email I sent to David Perkins. I shared with him how touched I was by his essay on parenting, which I mentioned above, and also the letter he wrote to his son, who was leaving for college.</p>
<p>He was very gracious. He thanked me, and all from this forum who have read, and sent him messages about, his articles. He seems a little surprised by the outpouring he’s received, but indicated that there may be a “book in the works.” But he was not specific.</p>
<p>He asked me to convey his appreciation to this forum for the lovely messages he has received. The two articles I most enjoyed can be found at the links below.</p>