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Chris Wheeler's avatar

As a dad to three boys, and a boy myself, can confirm. What a beautiful reflection, Janell. I've got to watch Son of Rambow now!

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Janell Downing's avatar

Ah! Thank you, Chris. What a wild ride.

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Tara H's avatar

Such a good read Janell. You always make me think and smile and tear up and just wanna curl up in a lonely and cozy corner and keep reading. You are gifted. Always love your recommendations. Haven’t seen Sing Sing yet but love Son of Rambo.

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Janell Downing's avatar

Tara, thank you my friend. Truly. ❤️

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Lisa Nikkel's avatar

I appreciate this insight into being a mom to boys. It’s all girls over here. It is certainly more than applauding. Rather than making sure they aren’t jerks, with girls you are trying to help them not be a “mean girl”.

I’ll have to watch Son of Rambow, since my roots are Plymouth Brethren. We were allowed to watch movies as long as we didn’t dance while we watched 😂

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Janell Downing's avatar

Lisa! You have roots in Plymouth Brethren?? I hope you enjoy the movie. It has so much grace and humor and sweetness to it.

Definitely hear you on raising girls not to be mean. ...although it's understandable if the boys are always jerks 😉

Its hard not to place blame.

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Lisa Nikkel's avatar

I come from the “open” type. 😊 but yes - it’s true.

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