Title: Second Childhood
Source: Friday Fictioneers sponsored by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple
Word count: 100 words
PHOTO PROMPT © J Hardy Carroll
Nina cringed. The other girls wrinkled their noses. No one played Pin the Tail on the Donkey.
Hands on her hips, Candace shook her head. “This is a lame ass game,” she said.
Candace’s mother stood a few feet away and heard every word. Faster than lightning, she grabbed Candace’s elbow jerking her aside. Candace yelped.
“You will not be disrespectful,” she spat as she dragged her off for a private lecture.
Blindfolded, Nina stuck the paper tail to the wall. The woman in the wheelchair clapped her hands and squealed. Nina smiled and went to kiss her grandmother’s cheek.
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Keep on writing.
Jo Hawk The Writer
Jo Hawk 
Sometimes kids do need a lesson in respect, and not just respect for Nina’s grandmother, but for Nina herself.
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Well said, Trent. I am glad you liked the story. 🙂
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So much life story said in 100 words. Well done.
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Thank you, Iain. This story wrote itself. 🙂
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At least she learned that making her grandmother happy was more important than her personal preferences
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Oh, I think she would do anything to put a smile on grandmother’s face 🙂 Glad you liked it, Larry.
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Oh, what a portrait you painted. I cringed, then I smiled at the ending. Good job!
DB McNicol
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Thank you for your kind words, Donna. You make me want to write more.
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Then I hope you will stop by and give my new Friday Foto Flash challenge that starts this week. It’s on my author blog. 500 words or less! Great practice.
DB McNicol
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Thanks. I’ll stop by.
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That was lovely to read – so many lessons learned by these children. Well done.
Susan A Eames at
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Thank you Susan. 💕❤💕
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Like Trent said …
Sometimes the best lesson is the one we learn by giving kindness and respect to another.
Well done!
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Respect and kindness are two traits that exemplify the best of human nature. So happy you liked the story, Na’ama.
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🙂
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I imagine an event such as that would have a lasting impression. Excellent.
My story – ‘A stab in the dark’
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I suspect you are correct Keith. Thanks for reading. 🙂
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Hopefully Candace will get a lesson in respect that she will never forget.
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I bet Candace’s mother will make sure of it. 🙂
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Lots of different characters here, all of them contributing to the punch of that final paragraph. Very well done. And kudos to Candace’s mom.
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Thank you, Linda. I think I know Candace’s mom. 🙂 So happy you liked the story.
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This brought a tear to my eye, Jo! Loved every part of it.
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Awww. I’m so happy to know it touched your heart, Dale. Thank you.
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It really did.
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Lovely stuff, so much in so few words! Amazing stuff
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Thank you, my friend. Your words humble me. 🙂
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Nina loved her grandmother enough to endure the scorn of other children. Lovely.
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Thank you Liz. Glad you liked it.
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A wonderful teaching/learning moment for all involved.
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Thank you my friend. ❤
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You are welcome ❤
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It looks like Candice is getting a lesson on how to properly behave. Perhaps, more children need discipline. Too much freedom of expression can create a spoiled child. I was touched by the way Nina wanted to please her grandmother. Nicely written, Jo.
Isadora 😎
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Parenting is so hard. However, instilling respect is never a bad choice. I love that you connected with Nina, I like her a lot. Thanks for reading, Isadora. ❤
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Your writing is always very interesting, Jo. It was a pleasure for me to read. I enjoyed your take on the prompt. 😎
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Thank you, dear Isadora. ❤
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An accurate snapshot of the way things are. Nice.
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Thank you my friend. 🙂
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This little lesson in behavior should have probably been taught before the party. I’m wondering why Nina came out with that language all of a sudden. Where did it come from? Her mother probably asked her about that also. Kids often pick up those words from other kids. It has to be corrected before it becomes a habit. I’m glad the mother straightened out the situation and the grandmother was happy. A good story and well written, Jo. 🙂 — Suzanne
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No matter how much you prepare them, kids can come up with things you never imagined. Your comment means so much to me Suzanne. Thank you for reading.
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Thanks, Jo. I’m pleased if I help anyone in any way. I always want to pass help forward. I’m still learning myself. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Beautiful and sad at the same time. Great story!
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Thank you. 💕
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You’ve encapsulated a perfect little moment here, the child needed chastising and the grandmother had every right to be entertained
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Thanks for reading and your insightful comment, Michael. 👍
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A lovely story. The bond between Nina and Grandma is beautifully drawn.
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Thank you, Margaret. ❤
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At least old ladies enjoyed the game. It may be boring beyond children of certain age to play this game. Candace spoke her mind and paid for it.
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So true, my friend. Thanks for commenting. ❤
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Sometimes you just have to do something for someone else… a good lesson to be taught.
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Thank you, Björn.
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