First, what jumps off the page is the influence authority figures have on our younger generation. It’s a huge responsibility! I think you’re doing a great job from what I’ve read here, and I know you will continue to encourage your kids to be all that they are meant to be. Kudos!

The different sock analogy. I’m not sold on it, but you’ve made your point. Frankly, she was making a statement. “I’m a free thinker and liberal!” I guess. She’s not conforming!

I’m not sure how much authority secretaries have, but you may want to share their unilateral decisions with others.