I love your process, Toni. I’m also disappointed for you that he decided to go another way? I see him as human though—wanting agency; and young—I know it all. And I see you as human too.

When I was younger, my aunties would suggest steps I should take. I would do what I wanted and learned.

You’ve given me a good deal to think through of how I change my approach with my young son who is actively ignoring my good advice.