This morning, over breakfast, my 7 year old grandson said:
"Do you know why I am scared to lose my pencil, Mama?
Because if I lose my pencil, then I cannot answer the test
If I cannot answer the test, I will have a bad grade
If I get a bad grade, I won't graduate
If I don't graduate, I won't have a diploma
Then no diploma means I cannot find work
No work means no money
No money means I won't be able to get a girlfriend
No girlfriend so that means no wife
No wife, no children
Then I will be all alone.
And sad
And sadness becomes depression
Too much depression will make me sick
And when I get really sick, I will die
So I really take care not to lose my pencil.
So there, Mama. Now you know why I am scared to lose my pencil."
I have no idea where he got this kind of logic. It left me speechless.
This kid is an old soul trapped in a child's body. Seriously.
oh wow, no wonder you're so proud, bless him...I had to read it twice lol...Just amazing.
ReplyDeleteWow, what an incredible blessing he is! You have every reason to be a proud mom. I love how clearly and powerfully he expressed his vision simple, yet so full of purpose and insight.
ReplyDeleteYour son is a genius. That is the kind of answer that blends the imagination of a child with the real-world consequences of things.
ReplyDeleteThis was such a gentle and lovely moment to read. There’s something so quietly powerful about observing a simple object like a pencil — it’s like you captured a tiny piece of calm in the middle of a busy day. I love how it made me slow down for a second too. I remember at college, we had something like this about a loosing a pen.
ReplyDeleteHe's thinking a lot ahead into the future. :D But I hope he does enjoy his childhood using that pencil not only to answer tests but to draw and be creative! :)
ReplyDeleteAww bless him he is so smart and creative. the pencil is a great way for him to express it. Very creative indeed
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful little boy. He does have an old soul. My son is a lot like him.
ReplyDeleteThis story made me smile and reflect on how children see the world. What a thoughtful little one!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, very deep for a little one! Its so wonderfully interesting to think about what is possibly going on through our children's minds!
ReplyDeleteHe sounds like a lovely and wise boy! I hope he achieves all his dreams.
ReplyDeleteThis reminds me of the "if you give a mouse a cookie" the way it builds! What an interesting little poem.
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