My daughter didn't ask to have a writer for a mother, but that's who I am. James Fisher, The News Journal Published 7:33 p.m. ET May 10, 2014 | Updated 7:38 a.m. ET May 11, 2014. The playground has a gate, and the asphalt is. You cannot control every aspect of your life or your children's – no matter how hard you. Some people say this is far too early.