[porter_knorr]

I think her parents did an outstanding job of training her and preparing her for something she wanted to do.

Imagine telling Clara Burton that she was too young when she started teaching at the age of 17....look at what she went on to do.

I don’t think it was for money or fame, just something she was passionate about.

Some kids are mature enough to do things, and some people old enough to be the President never mature all the way!

I hope they find her safe and happy to be found.

[Paradox]

Imagine telling Clara Burton that she was too young when she started teaching at the age of 17

Yeah, because teaching is just like sailing solo around the world..........

[Oztrich Boy]

I think her parents did an outstanding job of training her and preparing her for something she wanted to do.

Laurie Sunderland had no knowledge of Southern Ocean conditions and did a crap job of setting this voyage up.

And I remain unconvinced that Abby really wanted to be out there.