A hidden silver lining of these last two despairing years:



They’ve made me very mindful of what I teach and model for my son.



On the way home today, our conversation turned to life lessons.



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I told him that there are three things I hope he takes into adulthood from how he has been raised:



1) Stand up for women. Stand up with women.

2) Stand up for equality. It isn’t enough to not be racist. You’re an example or you aren’t.

3) Remember your privilege.



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