“ . . . The unmet need that causes the most pathology in our society is love and belonging (Travers). This is odd because most of us feel that we do love our children, do give them a sense of belonging. Somehow many of us have missed the mark, because if children do not perceive that they are loved and that they truly belong, they will live their lives as though this need has been unmet. Indeed, if we cannot find a way to convey to children that they are loved, that they do belong, then the need goes unmet, no matter how we may feel about these children in our heart! . . .” By Gloria J Schneider Read entire article