A poem written after the author was the target a particularly vocal rant by someone who had not learned the wisdom found within this poem. Most people who rant or shout to make their point don't realize that often achieve the exact opposite effect they desire in doing so.

Kids who argue can be very frustrating. Kids usually bring us all of the joy in the world. But, if they try to argue, they are really testing our limits and we have to react fast to stop or, better yet, prevent it.

There are certain criteria everyone needs to "feel alive" rather than just live. I like to think of things in terms of what "feeds" us. What feeds our passions, our mind, our sense of security, our sense of child-like wonder and awe.