Are You Living an Accidental Life?
By nature of having both a seven and nine-year-old living under the same roof as me, I get the privilege of arbitrating many disputes. “She hit me!” cries the young one. Or, “He knocked me down!” says the other. When it’s a physical dispute, my next question tends to be, “Did s/he do it on purpose?” When the answer is “no,” it’s a quick resolution. An accident is easy to forgive and move past. When the answer is “yes,” that’s another matter entirely. When the action was intentional, it takes on a great significance and requires more attention. From a young
