Couldn't agree more, Elicia, it's absolutely crazy social services would be involved over this. She did her son a great thing giving him that level of belief, and he proved she had been right to give him that belief.
It's a true tragedy how many parents don't give their children the same levels of belief, which sees them, when they reach adulthood, feeling like fish in trees. And even worse, feeling themselves afraid of everything, especially adults.
Great post, Elicia, thanks as ever for sharing!