Lessons From The Young

I was teaching my son science last evening and the topic was on Farm Animals. I asked him what do cows give us. His answer was immediate, "Milk". He then goes on to explain to me, like he was the teacher and I the student, "The cow is so kind and nice to give us milk, but the farmer has to squeeze her thingy down there for the milk. I don't know how the cow feels about that mummy." He says the last bit with serious concern. I was speechless that this little guy of mine was empathizing with this animal, relating to its feelings like it was a person. Such innocence. What a big heart. I simply gathered him in my arms and smothered him with hugs and kisses.