“Common sense is not so common.” – Voltaire
How does one get common sense? While there are plenty of mysteries associated with it, one thing we know for certain. We have to teach the beginnings of it to our kids. It may seem like people should just know it, but in truth almost everything has to be learned, nothing is just intrinsically known. I know, I know, some things might be, ok, fine. But really, one of the reasons common sense is argued about is because people haven’t all been taught the same thing at the same time.
So, one of the greatest things you can do for your kids, nephews, nieces, grandkids, whoever, is to take the time to explain things that, in your mind, should be obvious, understanding that it isn’t obvious to that child. Whether it is pans that are hot, looking both ways at stop signs, or not eating yellow snow, it all needs to be explained.
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