The Wisdom of Children

Where’s My Sibling?

For weeks, a six-year old lad kept telling his teacher about the baby brother or sister that was expected at his house. One day his mother allowed him to feel the movements…

Following the Doctor’s Footsteps

On the way to pre-school, the doctor had left her stethoscope on the car seat, and her youngest daughter picked it up and began playing with it. “That is so sweet,” thought…

Answer Wanted

One day a bus load of kids went for a field trip to the police station. One of the kids went into the Chief’s office and saw a picture of a man…

Candy Topper

Four-year-old Mitch loved candy almost as much as his Mom did. He and Daddy had given her a beautiful heart-shaped box of chocolates for Valentine’s Day. A few days later Mitch was…

Good Samaritan

A teacher was telling the story of the Good Samaritan to her class of 4 & 5 year-olds. She was making it as vivid as possible to keep the children interested in…

Where Do You Live?

A father was discussing geography with his two year old daughter: “Where do you live?” he asked her. “Minneapolis,” she said. “Where does grandma live?” “Baltimore.” “Where does uncle Joe live?” “Chicago.”…

Missing At The Table

Little Susan was mother’s helper. She helped set the table when company was due for dinner. Presently everything was on, the guest came in, and everyone sat down. Then Mother noticed something…

Most Deserving

A father of five won a large stuffed animal in a raffle. All the way home he agonized about which child should receive the toy. When he arrived, he called the kids…

Keep Applying

Little Suzie watched, fascinated, as her mother was putting cold cream on her face. “Why are you rubbing that cream on you face, Mommy?” she asked. “To stay pretty for Daddy,” said…

Devious Dollar

A little girl asked her mother for a dollar to give to an old lady in the park. Her mother was touched by the child’s kindness, and gave her the dollar. “There…

Thunderstorm Fallout

One summer evening during a thunderstorm a mother was tucking her small boy into bed. She was about to turn off the light when he asked with a tremor in his voice,…

Boys Are Rough

A little girl asked her mother: “Can I go outside and play with the boys?” Her mother replied: “No, you can’t play with the boys, they’re too rough.” The little girl thought…