There are so many opinions out there. One side is determined the other side is crazy or stupid. The other side is convinced anyone who doesn’t think like them is off their rocker. Can one side truly understand the other in the current climate?
When I drew this cartoon, I was the parent of teens and working with kids. I realized kids can be just as puzzled at the way adults act. Parents frequently wonder where their kids are coming from. Guess what? Kids may think the same as well.
We may not have decoder rings to figure out what someone is thinking, but we have some great tools. We can…
- Listen more than we speak
- Be humble enough to learn from another
- Realize there can be some legitimate points on both sides of a disagreement
- Consider a third option that will satisfy all sides
If you do find a decoder ring, I’m not opposed to that solution either. In fact, I think I’ll have a bowl of cereal and check if there is one at the bottom of the box.
