Great article, Tom! I also have a college kid (and a high school kid). I do worry about their state of mind - a lot. They're both home with me so I'm able to observe them and talk with them about their mental health, which helps. Therapy, too.

I found your article inspiring. So inspiring, in fact, I paid for a stranger's drink at the gas station yesterday (swear to god - ask my kids). The guy was so appreciate and completely surprised. He was happy, I was happy. Even the cashier was happy!

More importantly, my kids observed an act of kindness for no other reason than to be kind. A good day.

Thank YOU for that.