Conversations at TBR (13/09/25)

Yesterday, we explored a couple of topics in a book that was read last week while I was away (I was sick). The book, literally titled Naughty Kofi, was about a boy who planned a prank on his neighbor and the punishment he faced.

I could tell that they really loved the story by the way they eagerly mentioned their favorite parts and then broke into laughter when recalling a funny moment. I even started to feel a little left out when I turned to my side and saw my mom also contributing and laughing along! No worries though—I skimmed through a bit to catch myself up. 😉

Before we shared our favorite parts, I asked a couple of conversation-starter questions provided at the back of the book. One of them was: “Do you think children should climb trees? Why or why not?” I was fascinated by the answers because they came out so naturally, and I would have never thought of them.

Why? Because my first instinct was to say: No, climbing trees is dangerous! But the brilliant children of TBR’s first instinct was: Yes!—to get fruit like mangoes or oranges to sell or eat, or even to gain a bird’s-eye view if you were in a jungle. Other children, however, argued that it is dangerous because of the risk of falling and injuring yourself.

To me, this simple conversation felt marvelous. While I imagined the whole class shouting a big “No!” to the question, there could have been someone else imagining the class shouting a big “Yes!” It reminded me how beautiful it is that people from different upbringings can look at a single question and give such a variety of answers.

That’s all I have for today, folks!

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