"Being included matters. To be invited into a space typically reserved for a parent and to be trusted with a child you did not raise but deeply care about, communicates 'I trust you and see you as part of this child's support system.'"
"At its core, the current youth mental health crisis is a crisis of connection. One in six people experience loneliness, with the highest rates among teens."
"Decades of research show that young people—even those exposed to adverse childhood experiences—do better when they have more trusted adults in their lives."
"Children need a network of adults—teachers, mentors, coaches, and extended family members like an aunt or uncle. They need people who show up across contexts, consistently, and over time."
Honoring mothers includes recognizing nonparents who contribute to raising children. A personal experience illustrates trust in relationships when a mother offers a ticket to a supper club. Inclusion in a child's life signifies trust and connection. Young people face high loneliness rates, with the Surgeon General declaring it a public health epidemic. Research indicates that children benefit from a network of trusted adults, including mentors and extended family, which is crucial for their development and well-being.
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