Adulthood Had A Nice Ring To It
(I’m wearing a ring with a large blue stone in it. My student is about seven years old. When he sees the ring, his eyes get big and he points at it.)
Student: “Did you get married?”
Me: “Hmm? No, this isn’t a wedding ring, kiddo. I just wear it ‘cuz I like it.”
Student: “Oh. Is it a diamond, though?”
Me: “Nope. Diamonds are traditionally clear and white.”
Student: “But if you DO get married, your husband gives you a diamond?”
Me: “That’s how most people do it.”
Student: “Like, for FREE?!”
Me: “Well, it’s a present. A very special present that you only give someone at a very important time.”
Student: “But only girls get diamonds?”
Me: “Usually it’s a man giving a ring to a woman, but it doesn’t always have to be that way.”
Student: “Oooooh. What if I want a diamond?”
Me: “Tell ya what, kiddo. When you grow up, if you meet someone you want to marry, ask nice and maybe they’ll give you one.”
Student: “YAAAAAY! Can we read Curious George now?”
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