Home Is A Safe Place

Patrick and I attended a discussion two days before Christmas where we heard a person say, "My home is a safe place." We looked at each other and smiled. Just one month earlier, Patrick tried to tell two adults that he wanted his own home to remain "a safe place". Seems like a reasonable request. It got him labeled disrespectful. I admire his courage and prudence. Protecting one's home does not require respect when none is shown by a guest...regardless of the age difference.