We expect teachers to handle teenage pregnancy, substance abuse, and the failings of the family. Then we expect them to educate our children. – John Sculley
My life isnt that dramatic. My dad really loves me, he just cant talk on the phone. Hes too crippled and shy, and thats almost harder. Hes there and he loves me, and I try and try and try, its just impossible to have a relationship. – Joey Lauren Adams
There are two barriers that often prevent communication between the young and their elders. The first is middle-aged forgetfulness of the fact that they themselves are no longer young. The second is youthful ignorance of the fact that the middle aged are still alive. – Jessamyn West
