Life can be a bit confusing, especially when you’re a kid trying to follow the rules. My parents always told me to be truthful, and I took that lesson to heart. So, when my teacher asked the class about our favorite animals, I gave an honest answer.
“Our teacher asked what my favorite animal was,” I said.
My teacher did not seem to find it funny. She just shook her head and said I was being silly. But I knew she was wrong. “She said I wasn’t funny, but she couldn’t have been right, because everyone else laughed.” The whole class erupted in giggles, which made me feel like I had done something right. After all, laughter is a good thing, isn’t it?
When I got home, I told my dad all about it. He chuckled and offered a bit of insight. He explained that my teacher was probably a member of PETA, and that they care deeply about animals. “He said they love animals ……..very much.” I realized then that my teacher’s love for animals might be a different kind of love than my own.
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