Each Child

This poetic book highlights the value and uniqueness of each child. It is a celebration of diversity within humanity in terms of genetics, neurology, gender, gifts and interests. This book serves as a reminder of society's responsibility to protect, nurture and guide children and youth, while respecting their autonomy and diversity. Adults are to be stewards of a child's well-being. It is essential to support them in their quest to figure out who they are, while providing developmentally appropriate boundaries. Children benefit from learning their family traditions and beliefs, such as cultural and spiritual, providing they are not harmful to the child. Learning and internalizing core values such as respect, loyalty. integrity, empathy and work ethic will serve children well in their lives. The priority given to meeting the needs of each child speaks volumes about who we are and defines the path ahead for humanity.