Triple Threat
parenting triplets in the Capital District
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The triplets feel deeply and share strong opinions in their own individual ways
he world is an unpredictable place, and we all need a safe soft place to land. My desire to teach my kids how to be good humans and the responsibility to care for the world is something that is supported by Judaism. In the news, there are stories of gun violence, fires across the country, refugees at the border, local flooding and Texas – and you better believe that we talk about each one. Sitting around the dinner table having conversations with my kids who are developing a moral compass and opinions that can be supported with facts and argued passionately is important, so that when they
are on their own, they will know how to have a civilized conversation about polarizing topics. They have such strong personalities and convictions that I have to remember that they are only 13 years old.
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and sometimes had spoiled. She set up an appointment with the principal and discussed the situation. Rebecca does not like being told that something must be done a certain way because it has always been done that way. She will study the situation and then go her own way. The new law in Texas rubs her the wrong way. Being offered a free vaccine for Covid-19 and being asked to wear a mask seem like reasonable requests to her because all of humanity is suffering right now. I see my daughter becoming an advocate and a great debater.
Jennifer Steuer
Rebecca is her own person. She is not happy with the status quo and has no problem taking her grievances to the appropriate people in charge.
When Rebecca was in elementary school, she was concerned that the milk being served at school was expired
Olivia sees the devastation caused by hurricanes, tornadoes and flooding and feels the despair deeply. She sees the forest fires destroying homes and can’t contain her grief. Pictures of refugees in detention centers and encampments with small children are just too much. Olivia wants to fix global warming and the keep the human race from hurting. As an adult, I can see her strong sense of empathy sapping her happiness, but giving her false information is not going to help. If there is a family in need, she will find items to donate. Our family has had the
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