Courage is not a word that we normally associate with parenting.... . . yet the transformation from youth to responsible adulthood and successful living would not be possible without consistent and continuous acts of bravery occurring on a regular basis. Heroic deeds do not make there appearances as shining knights on white horses. They are not "fairy tales" like decisions made for the purpose of satisfying the egos of self proclaimed dragon slayers. In fact, they are just the opposite. Real bravery is an endeavor motivated by the desire to help someone else to succeed, avoid disaster, or...