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Ruth B. Dupiche's avatar

I really appreciate the shift from asking whether a child is “ready” to asking whether the room is ready. The idea that safety is part of the amanah, not just another parenting task, adds such a meaningful layer.

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Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment!

Ruth B. Dupiche's avatar

Your welcome. By the way, I'm Ruth, I write R.B.'s Substack, personal essays on identity, family, and the things we don't say out loud. If that's your kind of reading, feel free to check it out, and always open to collabs too.