It's a no-lose situation for the children, the parents and the community. That's wonderful. It's money well spent.

That's where parents sometimes have difficulty. When we start talking about money to our own children, a little judgment creeps into the conversation.

The miracle of children is that we just don’t know how they will change or who they will become.

Our meeting was well attended by faculty, staff and parents of the children in our community that entertained prior to the meeting, but everyone stayed during the meeting. We were glad to see everyone and we would love to see such large attendance in the future.

No ordinance can protect the children of our community 100 percent. The ordinance is just one tool available. Parents still need to know where their kids are and what they're up to.

This will help all Americans -- it will help parents choose the right medication for their children and themselves.