Best Random Moment of the Weekend

Thinker and I went on a girls shopping adventure and in the car, some very interesting things were discussed in regards to her girlfriends...

Mom: I am so glad that you have found a nice group of girlfriends. They all seem so nice.

Thinker indifferent: Yep, they are.

Mom: It isn't always easy to find good friends who can stick up for each other.

Thinker: What do you mean?
Mom: Well, sometimes, girls your age will either be in a bully group, or in a group that gets bullied. And that's a tough choice.

Thinker: Why is that a tough choice?

Mom: Well, you know it's wrong to bully someone, and it hurts a lot to be bullied by someone else. You see, either way, it's no fun.

Thinker: Hum....

Mom: Imagine if you had to pick between two groups like that, which would you choose?

Thinker: If I was in the bully group, would they make me tease and hurt other kids?

Mom: It usually works that way. Yep.

Thinker: Well, then of course, I'd be in the other group.

Mom: Even if you got picked on?

Thinker: Yes. I'd stand up for myself, and for my friends. We'd be strong together against the mean girls.

Smiling Mom: Wow. I guess I thought you'd say that, but I am so happy that you did, and you believe it so strongly.

Thinker: Well, I would never want to hurt anyone else, and if someone came to hurt me, I'd be strong and make a big difference, they need to know it's not right.

Mom: I tell you, kiddo, it's a tough lesson to learn, even for some adults, and if you have learned it at only eleven years old....you are going to do well in this life. I am so proud of you.

Smiling Thinker: Oh, Mom, whatever!

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