Playground Rule #1---No Bullies Allowed
From the bench I watched as the kids played, excited to be in a new park. The thrill of unexplored slides, swings and ladders fueling their excitement. I watched as they played, proud for their confidence.
I watched from the bench and I saw Zella take the little girl's hand and, smiling, walk with her toward the slide. The innocence of a child so willing and so accepting. I could feel myself smiling, too.
And almost as quickly I could feel the smile fade. I began to notice that the little girl, probably five, maybe six, was no longer helping Zella, but dragging her. She spoke harshly without consideration. Zella's face had in a moment turned from happiness to one of fear ...
I watched from the bench and I saw Zella take the little girl's hand and, smiling, walk with her toward the slide. The innocence of a child so willing and so accepting. I could feel myself smiling, too.
And almost as quickly I could feel the smile fade. I began to notice that the little girl, probably five, maybe six, was no longer helping Zella, but dragging her. She spoke harshly without consideration. Zella's face had in a moment turned from happiness to one of fear ...
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