“Our children live in a culture of endless cries of “think of the children” – and attend schools that are crumbling, overcrowded, understaffed, and short on necessary supplies. They hear again and again about “family values” – but see their parents struggle to pay for health care or childcare, often isolated from family and friends and disconnected from neighbors. They hear talk about caring and sharing – but see around them mainly fear, arguments based on personal attacks, and competition.”
