Chapter 23 - Liam’s School
Liam transferred to public school the following fall.
The trust could have covered private tuition.
I chose not to make that decision alone.
The professional trustee reviewed educational needs.
Daniel and Emily agreed the public school was strong.
Liam protested.
Then started.
Two months later, he joined robotics club.
Made friends.
Complained about cafeteria pizza.
Life continued.
One day he called me.
“Grandma?”
“Yes?”
“You know how I said everyone would think we were poor?”
“Yes.”
“That was dumb.”
I smiled.
“Children occasionally say dumb things.”
“So do adults.”
“Dangerous observation.”
He laughed.
Changing schools did not ruin him.
That was important for Daniel too.
So many adult lies had been justified with:
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Liam needs this.
Often Liam simply needed adults who could tolerate his disappointment.
