The Mirror · Question 25 of 26
Should Sam be in more trouble than Mia?
Mia and Sam were both throwing a ball over the back fence, as hard as each other, at the same spot. Mia's landed on the grass. Sam's went through the kitchen window.
What earns a point in this world: Gives a reason that isn't about winning.
Yes, he broke a window!
Reasons a child might give
- Somebody has to pay for the window, and it was his ball that broke it.
- What actually happened has to count for something.
- Mia didn't break anything. You can't be in trouble for nothing.
Same throw, same blame!
Reasons a child might give
- They did exactly the same thing. Only the wind was different.
- If Mia's ball had gone six inches left, she'd be the one in trouble.
- You should be judged for what you chose, not for what you got.
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