Age Does Not Dictate Wisdom

In our family some of the best conversations are at the supper table or when the house is quiet for the night, the reading lamps are lit, and the pages of books are opened.  The conversations usually start with me saying something entirely inappropriate, but that tends to break down any guards that may be up and allow for an opportunity to talk openly.

The lessons in our home basically happen informally with the rhythm of the day.  One of the recurring lessons has been to empower my kids with with simple knowledge that they have a voice to speak and, even though they don't have the years of age behind them, they hold truths that even grownups need to hear. 

In a simple, less wordy version, I tell my kids, 

"Sometimes adults get it wrong and kids are our best teachers."

This simple truth was found on my sons school bulletin board outside his wonderful teacher's classroom.  I would like to share with you what he wrote.  Proof that, at his age, he can be a teacher of the aged.

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The Best Part of Me!

My heart allows me to live.  It is pumping blood through every vein in my body.  I write from my strong heart.  My heart is filled with joy, sadness and every other emotion!  You may not be able to see my heart (not with out an X-ray at least) but you can tell it's there by me simply being present in reality.  Not present in a book, or a video game.  My heart allows me to be me.  That is why my beautiful and powerful heart is the best part of me!

Guest Blogger: Kaden Harrison, Age 10