Ever since we first heard the news that 16-year-old Abby Sunderland had lost communications and set off rescue beacons somewhere in the southern Indian Ocean last week, we’ve also been hearing about what lousy, irresponsible parents she has. Mostly from people no sane person would want as his or her own parents. Abby was attempting … Read more Abby Sunderland and parental responsibility — updated →

Like many people, for the past two days I’ve been closely following the saga of Abby Sunderland, the 16-year-old California girl whose attempt at a solo circumnavigation of the globe came to an end when her mast snapped in a fierce winter gale in the Southern Indian Ocean. And, like everyone who has been following … Read more Abby Sunderland and parental responsibility →