Dear Dr. Laura:

My husband and I have been married 19 years, and we have two girls, aged 15 and 11.  I've been listening to you in my car while picking them up from school for at least six years.  At first, they whined and were annoyed by all the callers and their problems, but I liked that the wisdom they were getting would eventually sink in along with the words my husband and I shared with them.  I'm proud to say that it worked!  My girls have great heads on their shoulders, and people are amazed at their behavior and outlook on life.

Last week, my 11-year-old told me she had to do an essay for school on her hero, and she picked YOU!  She wrote that you are her hero because you tell people to put their kids first, tell them what should be important in life, and teach them how to treat others.  I was a stay-at-home mom until last year, when I got a job I can do while they're in school.  I'm still there for them before and after school every day, and they can't imagine not having me available to them.  My 11-year-old has used some of your advice on her friends when conflicts occur.  Thank you for being her hero, and for upholding and backing me up on the things I always wanted both my kids to learn.  By the way, they no longer complain about listening to you!

April