"I wish the world would pay more attention to children. We could learn a lot from them."

Whether this is a true story or not doesn't matter to me. If this happened, it is a wonderful life lesson and shows something good occurring between people, a solidarity that spans age and experience and position. If it didn't happen, we can still say that someone wants this to happen enough that they thought about it, produced a story and a graphic, and it has become quite popular because others want to believe in love and solidarity. The intention and hope should get as much honor as the deed.

"This morning, during first period, my kids could tell that I was a little off. When they asked why I wasn’t acting normal I explained to them that my wife’s father had passed away this weekend and that I was worried about her. They all said they were sorry and then we got started on our work. While standing at my door giving hugs and high fives at dismissal to 2nd period one little girl put something in my hand. She told me “This is for your wife. I know it was real expensive when my daddy died and I don’t really want ice cream today anyways.” I wish the world would pay more attention to children. We could learn a lot from them."

Credit: Price Lawrence