A very close friend of mine called me this morning for my input on a major decision. “Do I sell my house and move into an apartment in order to continue sending my two daughters to the best private elementary school in the area?” 

My first reaction was, “Of course, nothing is more important than the education of your progeny.” After I answered, I was quiet for a second and thought about another friend whose mother bounced around from apartment to apartment while struggling to keep her in school.  Now this friend has a great job, is well educated, and has major security and commitment issues.  Her uncertain childhood made her unable to take any risks and crave stability over all else.  What’s a mother to do? Continue reading →