Thanks Arlene!

Trusting is a good thing; it's sad, they must be protected but that is where we are at today. It's trying to validate their trust is good with adding a measure of caution.

You're right Diane, It's our job to protect them and hopefully teach them instincts are a gift, trust their instincts, but we also have to be their advocate against evil because they are so young and haven't experienced it they have no way of recognizing it sometimes.

@SharonLeonard: It's unfortunate for us that animals are more closely aligned with their instincts than we are. The fawn analogy is beautiful, but I believe we parents must often, especially these days, be more vigilant and aggressive in safeguarding our children from predators. The analogy of a mother bear and her cubs seems to be a more effective posture. Sadly the instincts of so many human mama and papa bears have been so unconscionably corrupted that they cannot even decide whether to welcome or to murder their own cub. Appalling, but never fear-- He will prevail!

Oh that is so awesome! I love deer, what a great happy hour that must have been!!❤️