I want the parents to come.

I said I could but with rain delays and stuff, I told them their parents would get tired of that drive every week.

Dear God," said Nudge under her breath, "I want real parents. But I want them to want me too. I want
them to love me. I already love them. Please see what you can do. Thanks very much. Love, Nudge."
Okay, so I'm not saying we were pros at this or anything. (Max thoughts)

My parents have been there for me, ever since I was about 7.

There is clearly a third group out there now: Parents who feel they can do a better job than the public schools,

Her parents are really good about watching her, especially her dad, because he's also diabetic. They're really on her about 30 or 40 minutes before game time - checking the sugar, seeing if she's low or high and making adjustments.