I took my first big solo trip in years. My son's independence was the unexpected reward.
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Jamie Davis Smith
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While I traveled to Greenland, my 11-year-old unexpectedly started taking the bus and making his own lunch.
I took my first big solo trip in years. My son's independence was the unexpected reward.
Essay by
Jamie Davis Smith
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