had been my employers for over a decade. My friend and former employer, had made some comments about raising of children. One of the "Ladies" commented in my hearing, "What does she know about children? She is just an old maid who never actually had anything to do with children."

Doubly WRONG.

1. My friend taught elementary school for over 30 years.

2. My friend was the (natural) mother of FIVE SONS.

If these don't constitute actual experience with children, WHAT DOES?