"Everyday Use" Before You Read: Tradition

Fifteen years from now, I will give my girl child my birthstone necklace. This tradition will symbylize the love and responsibility of my children and thier children's children. One of my happy memories of this tradition will be, seeing my child walking around with this peice of jewlery. It will make me happy and prideful. I will share this with my children by thier gender and behavior. By sharing this tradition with future generations, I hope it is respected.