Knapsack on My Back

I am reading a story about a child who ran away from home. She packed her pillowcase full of clothes and food then took off down the street.

Growing up, I never ran away. I never thought about trying to run away. My husband did. I have heard his story and his mother's version as well. (Too cute!) I have never had a child of mine run away or even tell me he/she wanted to run away. What makes a child want to run away? What makes that child turn that inkling into action--make the decision to pack up, then set out to officially run away? What is my role as a mom when my child runs away from home?