Coseboc Blog Where are all the Fictive Kin?

In this recent post, Ron Walker shares memories of his youth, where "Fictive Kin" provided that extra layer of tough love, guidance and care to the youngest members of the neighborhood village. Some were the little league coaches, some were boy scout leaders, some were babysitters, some were the barbers who cut hair and counseled at the same time. These were the Fictive Kin. Where are all the Fictive Kin today? Many would say that they are a vestige of the Good Ole Days. Maybe so. However...