Who lives here? You or him?

Beth Brawley,
Columbia, SC.

My son is mixed race and when he was young a neighbor had a cousin over. They wanted to shoot a pellet rifle at cans. I told the neighbor and cousin they needed permission and I would supervise. The little boy who was visiting asked who lived at the house I was standing by, my son or I. I simply said, “We both do. I’m his mom.” Kids seem to be much more open.