Vale,
Your analogy makes perfect sense and I couldn't agree more. To tell you the truth, I think I'd prefer the coconut raft.
Sometimes, I feel frantic, running circles around my son in a desperate attempt to protect him. It becomes exhausting. Joining this forum has really made a difference in my perspective (and in such a short time). Hearing from the members here keeps my head straight and, honestly, I feel as if I have more energy to keep up the good fight.
And so, I thank you....again and again.
No junkyard for me.