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!