One of the commonly identified roles of a parent is that of a teacher; raising your little one to play nice, know the alphabet, and a never ending list of other skills, information and customs. This letter from a mother to her young son is a lovely reminder that, as with all relationships, they are not one way. Our children can be a clear (sometimes confronting) reflection of our own strengths and weaknesses. This recognition of ourselves in another can be a powerful experience that not only shapes who we are as parents, but who we are as people.
