" . .Occasionally, a child will re-discover an old forgotten toy and begin to play with it. Suddenly, every single child in the house needs to play with that specific toy, right away. Impromptu toddler speeches are composed and delivered to the holder-of-the-toy on the value of sharing and how turn-taking is a basic human right.
"This phenomenon of the
once-forgotten-but-suddenly-beloved toy is easily attributed to
jealousy. I think there’s slightly more to it, though. It’s about
winning. Whoever achieves control of the desired object is the winner.
The losers either plot ways to become the winner, or the more
sophisticated children will attempt to redefine the game entirely. . . ."
In a recent commentary, Father Michael Rennier
reflected on status games played by people (adults and children) vis-à-vis the humility of Saint Louis, King of France.
To access Fr. Rennier's complete post, please visit:
Aleteia: Fr. Michael Rennier: The status games we play … and the king who did the opposite (21 AUG 22)
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