Lyn Bayakly's biography in From Potential To Prosperity describes twenty years working in school settings, including eleven years as a school chaplain. Her experience spans children from kindergarten through Year 12 and conversations with students, families and staff.
At the time of the book, Lyn describes working independently in support roles. Her family experience as a mother and grandmother also informs Build A Better Fence For Effective Parenting, which begins with the uncertainty of bringing a first child home.
The fence in Lyn's chapter is a metaphor for boundaries. She considers the differences between children, the need for adults to discuss expectations and the way a boundary may change with age and responsibility.
Lyn's contribution gives a practical and personal context to family support. She recognizes the effort involved in being consistent, especially when a parent feels alone, and the difficulty of asking someone else into a problem. Her emphasis is on thoughtful expectations and supportive relationships rather than a single rule for every family.
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