A Child's view

Every Monday afternoon I tutor a 3rd grade boy from South Wayne Elementary School in reading and math. We generally have a good time.  He's a pleasant child who enjoys playing games (especially when he wins) and works hard while we're together. All of that is fine but sometimes we get into some interesting conversations which don't really have anything to do with his school work.  For instance today he proudly displayed the four staples in the back of his head which he got because he was bouncing on his mom's bed, fell off and banged his head on the edge of the bed somehow.  That spun off into a more general conversation. At one point he asked me how old I am.  I replyed honestly that I am 73, knowing that that must seem very old to him.  He responded (and believe me these words are seered into my brain) "I don't mean to be rude or anything but I think you look about 100." Yikes!!! Perhaps it's time to buy a burka.