Lesson from the Unselfish....

My oldest, who is almost 9, has been having some problems with being selfish. The other day, Big C invited a friend in the house to play Playstation. Well it just so happens his little brother was in the middle of one of his games. Big C told Little C he would help him with one of his games later, if he would let him and his friend play now. Little C loves playing with his big brother, so he graciously handed over his controller. When it was time for Big C to uphold his part of the bargain, he broke his little brothers heart by telling him he had said "maybe" in their original agreement, and that ment he could choose whether or not he wanted to play with him. Once my husband and I heard what had transpired, we proceeded to give Big C a good tongue lashing. He was, until further notice, grounded from the playstation.

While this was taking place, Little C stood in the background and listened to it all. After the judgement had been delivered, Little C went up to his older brother, with tears in his eyes, and told him he didn't have to play with him if he didn't want to. He also came to my husband and I a little later and pleaded is brother's case, asking if we would please unground him!!

After the unselfish words of his little brother, we sat down with Big C, and helped him to understand the consequences his actions. I think, maybe, the lesson was learned. He seemed to show remorse for what had occured that day.

Don't get me wrong, Big C is a great kid!! Sometimes he just lets the world get in the way, as we all do!!

I think because of Little C's example, we have learned "a lesson from the unselfish"!!