Let’s face it: one of the most important things to learn in
life is how it feels to be embarrassed – and how you’re going to respond. At
Head Start, our experience is that children usually learn such life lessons
pretty quickly in the company of others – like this little boy who thought he
knew what he was talking about.
And, while we’re feeling amused by his consternation, let’s
hope his playmate can manage to maintain the same indulgent kindness she has
shown him for all the other people who will say dopey things to her in the many
years to come.