A few days ago 60 Minutes discussed North Korea’s “Reeducation Camps” with an escapee. The intent of the camps seemed not only to punish, and reeducate but to completely demolish families by:
1. not allowing them spend time together
2. providing everything; food, clothing,shelter, and work
3. providing all education
60 Minutes then insisted neither Mao nor Stalin did such a thing. Did what? Destroy three generations of a family at once? I’m not so sure. I am sure from reading books by the supporters of these two men that they did “reeducate” through forced labor (which most didn’t live through) One member of a family could cause the entire family to be punished for a  “misdeed” (including difference of political thought). Torture, scanty food and clothing and shelter was provided for their misery.
MSNBC features a beautiful and educated woman explaining the channel’s purpose and main message to our nation is this: we are wrong to think “our children BELONG to US. They don’t!!! THEY ARE OWNED BY THE COMMUNITY!”
Many have already insisted on calling women “workers”, and they should not be bothered by having to raise their children (it’s too hard), the state is responsible for providing housing, food, and a job (some say a spending allowance).  This all sounds chillingly familiar to me and I remember what my mother taught me,”When we give too much power to people, most all of them will misuse it.”
As an author of children’s books my purpose has been more subtle. I hope to encourage parents in the most difficult, most rewarding, and important job on earth; raising children and to bind their families together. I also hope to stretch children’s horizons and imaginations, as well as give them a piece of family life so they will grow up to be more than A WORKER!
I,m offering my very funny book, Bearos free as an eBook, at Amazon, for several days and hope you try it and give me feed back.  nancymauerman.com