ella started first grade

Our conversation on the way to school:

What do you do if you're scared? "Be brave and push through."

What is someone in your class is lonely? "I will ask them if they want to be friends."

What if your teacher asks you a question? "I use respect and say yes ma'am."

What if someone tries to touch your private parts? "I scream and run away."

Sheesh. I don't like this whole sending them out into the world business . . .