Tag: childhood innocence
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I Hate That I Have to Shatter My Children’s Innocence Before They’re Prepared
Get Pregnant Fast Dec. 14, 2023 My daughter approached me with wide eyes, asking if we could have a private chat. I led her into my room and closed the door behind us. It took her a moment to find the words, and as I noticed tears brimming in her eyes, I was transported back…
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Our Son Lost His Baby Sister, and It Shatters My Heart
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast It pains me to reflect on the innocent love our son possesses. Just over a year ago, on a seemingly ordinary Monday morning, he woke to find his baby sister in the room next to him — a sister he had cherished for nearly 14 months. He knew her name long…
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Heartwarming 5-Year-Old’s Thoughts on ‘Marack’ Obama Take the Internet by Storm
Get Pregnant Fast In a delightful moment captured on video, a bright-eyed five-year-old named Mia expresses her confusion about former President “Marack” Obama no longer being in office. Her mother shared her candid musings online, and the result is utterly charming. Mia is visibly upset about the conclusion of Obama’s presidency and is equally baffled…
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Three Years After Tamir Rice’s Death: The Urgent Need for Police Reform
Get Pregnant Fast As many families gathered to give thanks this past holiday season, the somber three-year anniversary of Tamir Rice’s tragic death went largely unnoticed. Tamir was only 12 years old when he was shot by police while playing with a toy gun in Cleveland, Ohio. As I reflect on this anniversary, I can’t…
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Black Girls Are Viewed As ‘Less Innocent’ Than Their White Counterparts, And This Is Unacceptable
Get Pregnant Fast In recent years, the societal bias against young Black boys has gained significant attention, particularly following tragic events such as the shooting of 12-year-old Tamir Rice in 2014. Rice was playing with a toy gun when he was fatally shot by law enforcement, sparking widespread outrage and discussion about racial biases. Research…