DAD has had several previously unexamined biases about children proven wrong in the 21 months the kids have been around. First, he uncritically assumed that given a choice between sugary food and vegetables, the kids would always choose sugar. Buggy proves that wrong when given a choice between candy and broccoli. Dad also assumed that children were selfish by nature; they had to be taught to be self less. But both Buggy and EJ have shown that they have a sharing nature.
Recently, Buggy was upset for some reason only known to her. EJ sat at the table eating his cheese puffs. Feeling sympathy for her, he offered her a few.
They have both done this before. This is not that unusual.
Dad has to guard against unfounded assumptions about the nature of children, at least these children.
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