November Catch Up #2

Day 319: Solomon's Sword: How to Determine a Child's Best Interests

If you haven't heard of King Solomon the Wise, the story this section is based on can be found here: http://www.jlaw.com/Commentary/solomon.html

Essentially, according to Judaism, "the person who shows that what matters most to him or her is the child's interest is the one to whom custody should be awarded."

Day 320: The Special Obligation of Adoptive Parents

I don't know who you are. I don't know where you come from. I don't know what your childhood was like. But, if you're anything like me, you come from a family with 2 loving parents who provided a comfortable childhood for you. So, if you would, please follow my lead in taking a moment and thanking, blessing, and [again] thanking your parents.

For those who are less fortunate and don't have the comfort of caring or biological parents, Daniel Mosesman wrote: "I would like to say something to all adoptive parents. Please give your child all the love you can. Please hold them and hug them all the time. Please listen to them. Most of all, please let them know that their birth and their life has blessed your life."