Afraid To Fear Poem by Ted Sheridan

Knowing the context, this both hurts and offers reassurance. I hope she reads it. t xxx

Just happend to have recently read a long article in the London Times about how forms of modern parenting that stress all forms of 'risk avoidance' is actually harming the children. Unable to explore on their own and learn by stubbing their toe, they grow up to equate fear with dispair. Fear motivates and lets you know where your current limitations are, and that they can be expanded. If they couldn't we'd still be banging two rocks together. Another good poem I fear. Tom

Love it Ted....! ! ! Best, Trade.

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