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Hi there! My name is Harley, writer of the monthly Kidz Korner column. This month, we’ll delve into the exhaustive topic of how our direct maternal ancestors (aka mothers) usually know what’s best for us.
Now, before you jump around and cry “Blasphemy!” let me explain. In some situations, the child has the upper hand, as in what emojis are trending or the fact that “LOL” doesn’t mean “Labor of Love.”
However, parents have witnessed men landing on the Moon, remote controls being invented, nearly a dozen presidents filing through, and Facebook popping into existence. So.
A case in point is the recent musical experiment my own dearest mother impelled, um, enrolled me in last fall. It actually ended up with me receiving an electric piano for Christmas and doing a decent job at a recital last week, but I’m getting ahead of myself.
I love singing, and one of my dreams is to have a microphone taped to my face someday, but playing an instrument? Nope. Before I was exposed to the usefulness of piano-ing, I thought just anyone could play piano and that it wasn’t personalized. However, you can put your own spin on it, and who wouldn’t want the other benefits, like less stress, increased creativity and problem-solving skills, enhanced multitasking abilities and focus, improved language skills, and reduced risk of memory loss?!?!
Anyway, I enjoy playing the piano now, even if I’m not a famous composer. My mom has had worse ideas than signing up her middle schooler for a few weeks of half-hour piano lessons.
But, alas, this article is not a sales pitch for electric pianos; it is a plea to honor your mother (and your father, of course, but that’s a whole other story).
Sometimes, it’s beneficial to do things we don’t want to do, like taking showers and brushing our teeth. And some things you don’t have to do, like becoming the next Beethoven, but it may just be in your best interest.
Long story short: at least consider your mom’s advice. And the next time you’re cold because you didn’t put on the jacket your mom offered you before you left the house, I won’t be liable.
Honor your father and mother. Then, you will live a long, full life in the land the Lord your God is giving you. Exodus 20:12
Harley Isabel Smith is a homeschooled 6th grader who has been featured on TV as a philanthropist, has a heart for evangelism, and writes monthly for the Gazette’s Kidz Korner. Visit https://harleyisabelsmith.com where she is constantly adding written and video content to entertain and educate children. Matthew 19:14 Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
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