September 11, 2013 at 04:25PM

Part of Lizzie's homework packet for this week she has to write a paragraph about someone who has taught something by example.  She came to me, rather concerned, and asked me what she should write about.  I asked her who she has learned things from by example.  She said "Well, I know someone, but I don't really think school is the best place to write about it."  So I asked her to tell me about it instead.  She told me about things she has learned through Jesus Christ's example.  It was really very tender.  Then we talked about things she's learned through other people's examples, all the way from her big sister, her *little* sister, other extended family members, people whose names she doesn't even know, etc..  It ended up being a great little talk.  And we talked about choosing appropriate topics in different situations.  She said she just didn't think it felt right to write about that for school, even though it is a good thing to write about.  I think it was a very good conversation about selecting appropriate subjects for different audiences.  It doesn't have to do with being ashamed of things that you believe in, it has to do with the right time and the right place.