Peer

Picked up Elder Boy from school.
He started the chat.

EB : Something happened today.

I : What happened?

EB : A teacher showed us a Roman Helmet.

I : That's good.

EB : The class were asked to try it on.

I : Did you try then?

EB : No.

I : Did others?

EB : Yes, they did.

I : Were you the only one NOT trying?

EB : Yes.

I : Why Not?

EB : I think its' dirty. Everyone wore it.

I : Did you tell others why?

EB : No. I just said, 'I don't want to try.'

I : What happened then?

EB : Class started clapping & calling my name.

I : Encouraging you to do it?

EB : Yes.

I : But you still didn't?

EB : No. A few didn't want to do it first.

I : But they did wear the helmet in the end?

EB : Yes, due to 'Peer Group' pressure.
The class eventually started to boo me.

I : But you still didn't do it?

EB : That's right.

I : Why not?

EB : Why should I?
I'm not doing something because others want me to.

Fate
Everyone Has A Principle
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One

On my Birthday.
During family lunch.
My Younger Boy started a chat.

YB : Happy Birthday, Dad.

I : Thanks, my dear son.

YB : Want to ask you a question.

I : O.K.

YB : What's one thing you want to...
change yourself?

I : My eyesight. No Short Sight.
So, you two wouldn't have to wear glasses.

YB : What's one thing you want to change us?

I : Same. No Short Sight.

YB : What's one thing you want to change Mum?

I : Mmmmm...
(What should I say... when she's also with us)

YB : Dad?

I : I need more time to think about it.

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Say Right Things At Right Time
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Persuasion

Elder Boy was eager to share with me,

About his new science project work.

Surprised to see 2 Internet Games included.

I : Interesting work.
Who decided to include the internet games?

EB : The Whole Team.

I : You'd told me the presentation time..
Is about 10 minutes.

EB : That's right.

I : But just these 2 games occupying 8 mins.

EB : Hmmm.....

I : There's not much time left to present..
Your Team's OWN ideas? Is there?

EB : No, I suppose.

I : And what if other teams also using them?

EB : Hmmm....

I : What do you think?
Do you think it's about Testing your...

Internet Searching skill?
Or about Presenting your OWN ideas?

EB : You're right, Dad.
We should design our own ways....
To present our Own ideas.
But.....

I : But?

EB : But, it's just that Everyone's agreed to
Use the 2 games found from the net.

I : May be they'll listen to you?
You won't know until you try, right?
Remember,
It's always better to use OWN ideas.

EB : Yes. I'll give it a go tomorrow.


Fate
Life is About Trying Harder
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