Teaching our Children

We try to teach our children so well.

Say "please" and "thank you".
Chew with your mouth closed.
Wash your hands and face.
Brush your teeth. Again.
Clean up your room.
Pick up your shoes.
Say "excuse me".
Be nice to your brothers/sister.
Share.
Please don't eat that!
Mind your manners.


Why is it that the only thing that they learn to do with absolute perfection is share. Germs.

I took Lily to the doctor last Saturday with strep throat and now the sweet little child has done exactly what we have taught her to do. Share. With Logan.

I know we are trying to teach them to do the right thing, but maybe we have taught too well. She seems very pleased that she gave Logan her strep. Too bad she is not near as excited when she gives Logan a toy, or the last apple, or first player on wii or...