Be More Like the Boy

An important first

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“It’s my first day at school!” said the young boy proudly. “He’s very excited,” said his mother. The boy went on to list all of his recent activities, happily and without consideration that he talked to a stranger.

The exchange filled me with joy. Excitement that hadn’t been toned down by social anxiety, embarrassment, or just regular Britishness. A desire to share how…