The scissors lesson

A father and his little boy were working on an art project together. As they reached the point where they needed to cut out the pictures they had drawn, the father took the scissors and began to cut. As he did so, he explained to his son how scissors work, emphasizing the importance of the sharp blades that work together.

The father then guided his son's hands, showing him how to hold the scissors and cut safely. "But remember, son," he cautioned, "You should never use scissors without a grown-up nearby."

The little boy looked up at his father with a puzzled expression. "Daddy, why do you teach me how to use scissors if I'm not allowed to use them by myself?" he asked.

The father smiled patiently. "Right now, you're still learning and growing, and it's easy for you to accidentally hurt yourself with the sharp blades. That's why you need a grown-up to guide and make sure you are safe."

The little boy looked determined. "I think I can be careful by myself, Daddy!" he exclaimed.

The father decided to use this opportunity to teach his son a valuable lesson. "Okay, son, go to the kitchen and get me a bottle of water," he instructed.

As the little boy got up to fetch the water, he failed to notice the glitter stickers on the floor. His feet stepped on the stickers, and he sat down to remove them.

"Daddy, I didn't see those stickers!" he exclaimed.

The father smiled gently. "That's okay, son. You're still young and learning. Sometimes you might not notice things that are right in front of you. That's why you need guidance and supervision. Now imagine if those were sharp pins on the floor!"

The little boy's eyes widened as he understood the connection. "If they were sharp pins, I could have hurt myself!" he exclaimed.

The father nodded. "Exactly, son. That's why for now, it's so important to have a grown-up nearby to guide and protect you when you are doing certain things. As you grow, you'll become able to do all these things by yourself. But for now, let's work together to stay safe and have fun."