As a mother of young children, one thing I know for certain is that nobody knows my children like I do or what is best for them like their parents do. Our children are precious to us beyond words, and as their mother I have the role of nurturer, protector  and positive role model.

I don’t take kindly to that role being infringed upon whether it is by a doctor, school personnel or a government agency. Those folks aren’t helping my children through nightmares or sicknesses. My kids are my and my husband’s responsibility.

I support Barbara Bagshaw for state representative because she stands for parents. That is a role she is not seeking to diminish. Instead, she sees it as a sacred trust. If you are a parent who takes that responsibility seriously, I urge you to vote for Barbara on Nov. 8.

Caitlynn Downs
Windham