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A young boy was often scolded for mistakes at meals while his grandfather ate alone. The boy was making wooden bowls, saying they were for his parents to eat from when he was grown. His parents realized their mistake and invited the grandfather back to eat with the family from then on.

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A young boy was often scolded for mistakes at meals while his grandfather ate alone. The boy was making wooden bowls, saying they were for his parents to eat from when he was grown. His parents realized their mistake and invited the grandfather back to eat with the family from then on.

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As he ate alone.

Still, the only words the couple had for him were sharp
admonitions when he dropped a fork or spilled food. The four-year-old watched it
all in silence.

One evening before supper, the father noticed his son playing with wood scraps on
the floor. He asked the child sweetly, "What are you making?" Just as sweetly, the
boy responded, "Oh, I am making a little bowl for you and mama to eat your food
from when I grow up." The four-year old smiled and went back to work. The
words so struck the parents that they were speechless. Then tears started to stream
down their cheeks. Though no word was spoken, both knew what must done. That
evening the husband took grandfather's hand and gently led him back to the family
table.

For the remainder of his days he ate every meal with the family. And for some
reason, neither husband nor wife seemed to care any longer when a fork was
dropped, milk spilled, or the tablecloth soiled. Children are remarkably perceptive.
Their eyes ever observe, their ears ever listen, and their minds ever process the
messages they absorb. If they see us patiently provide a happy home atmosphere
for family members, they will imitate that attitude for the rest of their lives. The
wise parent realizes that every day that building blocks are being laid for the child's
future.

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