I'm proud of my little granddaughter. She is loving, smart, thoughtful, intuitive and knows her own mind. Granted, there are times we have to work around her knowing her own mind. She's still only 5 years old, but I love knowing how kind she is.
There was something that happened while we were in Illinois this fall that made all of us especially proud of her.
After being a rather shy preschooler, she blossomed in kindergarten. She is confident, enthusiastic and made many new friends. I watched her on the playground as children sought her companionship and noticed (through a retired 1st grade teacher's eyes) how she was open to playing with everyone.
One night Tiffany told us that KC had just confided in her saying, "Mommy, Martha told me that I shouldn't be friends with Selina. She said I shouldn't play with her, but I don't think that's very nice."
"What did you do?" asked Tiffany.
"Selina is now my new friend." said KC.
Tiffany informed us that Selina was a shy little girl who wore a scarf (often referred to as hijab) to school and was evidently Muslim.
I don't think KC is aware of just how proud we are of her, but Tiffany let her know it was good that she was being a friend to everyone.
I like to think that the person she is now will still be the same person when she grows up.
There was something that happened while we were in Illinois this fall that made all of us especially proud of her.
One night Tiffany told us that KC had just confided in her saying, "Mommy, Martha told me that I shouldn't be friends with Selina. She said I shouldn't play with her, but I don't think that's very nice."
"What did you do?" asked Tiffany.
"Selina is now my new friend." said KC.
Tiffany informed us that Selina was a shy little girl who wore a scarf (often referred to as hijab) to school and was evidently Muslim.
I don't think KC is aware of just how proud we are of her, but Tiffany let her know it was good that she was being a friend to everyone.
I like to think that the person she is now will still be the same person when she grows up.
I think its the wonderful family raising this child that is thank, you are a such a heads on straight caring family, you daughter and son in law are doing such a great job raising this beautiful child,
ReplyDeleteKC is the kind of friend anyone would want to have. Sweet story, Kay.
ReplyDeleteYou are proud of her? I would never have known! :-)
ReplyDeleteShe's one to be proud of, Kay. And she is a very sweet girl who didn't get that way by accident.
I am so impressed. I faced a similar test in grammer school and sadly I caved to my friends and parents wishes. You can be so proud of her holding true to her self. She will go far.
ReplyDeletemakes a grandma happy...and proud!
ReplyDeleteKay, that's so wonderful to hear. Her parents and grandparents have done dandy encouraging the child to be kind to others, no matter if different. I'm sure her seeing the diversity in Hawaii has helped. She's on her way to being a priest or an excellent politician. It's so sad, though, to know, at the kindergarden level, that prejudices are appearing. I don't recall such until around my son's 2nd grade. The world needs more like KC. DrumMajor
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that she has developed this important quality at such a young age. I think she will give you many more things to be proud of as she gets older.
ReplyDeleteIf only it could all be left to the children to lead us.
ReplyDeleteTolerance a good thing to teach and learn. I wish we extended the same tolerance to Jehovah's Witnesses we extend to Muslims. Dianne
ReplyDeleteWhen our daughter was in preschool back in the 80s, her preschool teacher assistant mentioned to me that the girls in their class formed cliques, telling others don't play with so and so, and she was glad our daughter didn't do that. She mentioned that she thought that behavior came from watching their parents interact with others. I'm sure that's probably how children at such an early age learn to be unkind.
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I agree with you that children do learn from their parents. Remember the song from South Pacific? You've Got to Be Carefully Taught? It was quite controversial when it first came out because it had to do with prejudice.
DeleteKay, I can still sing all the words to that song.
DeleteYou have given me a gift of hope today, Kay! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteHappy Aloha Friday!
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Bravo to her. Her head is on right. Love the T-shirt conversions too. What stitch did you use?
ReplyDeleteI actually just used a straight stitch. It works just fine. I was rather surprised. T-shirt material doesn't fray. It's amazing. I just folded it under twice. I'm thinking once might be OK too.
DeleteI'm sure she will be the same beautiful person Kay! Very touching story.
ReplyDeleteYou have a granddaughter to be proud of Kay, that's for sure. She is setting a good example for us all even at her tender age. Way to go KC!
ReplyDeleteGirls have to wear the hijab from age FIVE?? Oi!
ReplyDeleteKC comes from a long line of kind people. She is just the sort of person our world needs more of. And how wonderful for you as a grandmother to get to hear these stories. I'm proud for you! :)
ReplyDeletePsychologists agree that the early years are the most formative. I'm quite confident your grandaughter WILL grow up to be inclusive and friendly. She really has it all! The evidence is already there. Also, messages from the parents are important. My mother gave out strong messages about not being prejudiced. It was a major aspect of her mothering, and I and my 4 sibs still think that way.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Hank. I sure hope so. I could tell right away what an inclusive, world wise person you were.
DeleteYou know that you have succeeded as a parent when you hear this..You and Art passed this to your children and now to their children..we need good people...hugs..Michelle
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Michelle.
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