children have long been graded not just for academics but also for elements of character particularly behavior and are grading trends hurting socially awkward kids we are a compassionate nation we look back with sadness and horror at parents and children separated in centuries past and then turn our heads when it happens in our day the separation of parents and children is not confined to history torn apart immigration and the american family the key is really stepping back and looking to see what is true for us and whats true for our children if more of us did what we loved i think there would be less projecting onto our kids 3 simple ways you can inspire your kids right now