The Moth

Mothering in Captivity

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Molly Ringwald finds herself in the principal’s office with her daughter.

Tags Children Moving Family Parents School Home Acceptance Friendship Teenagehood Adversity Uplifting Optimistic Serious Moving

Storyteller

Molly Ringwald

Featured on

September 3, 2012 Mother, Mommy, Mama, Mom

Recorded Date

June 21, 2012

“In all my years of teaching... I've never had a child like Matilda.”

Photo by Jason Falchook
Molly Ringwald

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