Thanks Stephen,

But if, like what you did, we more or less set aside the ego-feelings of the moment, we are given a peek into a pool of wisdom from the most unlikely person. How lucky for you and your son that you were able to nip your ego in the bud right at that moment!

I’m not religious but didn’t the Bible say something about “the meek inheriting the world” or something? There’s a grain of truth in that. It seems that the most “unlikely” people end up in the most unlikely of places. Like me for instance. I’ve been deaf since birth right? Who would have thought I’d end up becoming a professional speaker – I mean I get paid to speak! Go figure.

Thanks for sharing – it was really inspiring.

I felt foolish and childish. For a split second I became angry, but I quickly realized that it was just my ego getting crushed by a six year old. I sucked it up and told him without hesitation, “You’re right. That is a great attitude. You are going to learn more. Just don’t be too hard on those other kids when you’ve learned so much more than them.”

I bet your kid through you for a loop that night. I’m smiling because there you were, all set to give the kid a lecture about how unfair life is to him when he speedily turns the tables around and throws something else at you.

Were you stumped? Surprised? Kids say the darnest things sometimes but boy aren’t they insightful!

Great story – the kid has a point.