I often try to take the time to teach my kids something useful for life in every conversation we have. Even by having a conversation, they are being taught about communication. But in this instance, we were on our way to the dentist, and I was kindly reminding him that he will be expected to be polite and use his manners.
I was explaining to him, that they will probably ask 'How are you?', as well as a question about Christmas since it was just a couple days ago. And I was explaining to him, that it is always nice to ask a question back, and also to ask questions about their answers to demonstrate that he was listening. And listening to the other person makes them feel respected and valued. It's also just... good manners.
So, we did a couple examples.
Did you see a lot of family?
Did you have a lot of food?
Did you get to relax?
Then Colin threw this one out: "Did you have a kid?"
um.... I was confused. And laughing hysterically. And relieved that we were thankfully doing practice runs.
Me: WHY would you ask if someone just had a kid???
Colin: Well, Mary and Joseph did.
Ah.... so he does pay attention at Sunday School. Praise the Lord.
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