“I also know that parents have discretionary recall, blocking out everything that contradicts our carefully edited recollections – an understandable attempt to dodge blame. Conversely, children often fixate on the indelibly painful memories, because they have made a stronger impression.”

“I also know that parents have discretionary recall, blocking out everything that contradicts our carefully edited recollections – an understandable attempt to dodge blame. Conversely, children often fixate on the indelibly painful memories, because they have made a stronger impression.”

— David Sheff