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Learning From Experience

Author Brandilyn Collins Sometimes I prefer to learn from a book. I don't have to worry about making a mistake or being embarrassed. Unfortunately, I tend to learn best by experience. I think most people do. Last week I watched a twenty-six-month old girl and her mother in a restaurant. The girl wanted the powder donut from her mother's plate. Her mother tenderly pointed to the eggs on her daughter's plate and told her in a soft voice to eat the eggs first. Quite to my surprise the little girl didn't fuss. She picked up a fork, stabbed the eggs, and successfully delivered the food to her mouth. She piqued my interest!  Author Gayle Roper When the girl finished her eggs she asked for the donut again. Her mother cut a few pieces and put them on her plate. Rather than shoving them in her mouth, she clapped her fingertips together high above her head and cheered. Then ate the donut.  The grand finale - When she finished the donut, the little girl licked...