on the Family News Magazine, and was written by Mary Heitzman.
One day, our two teen daughters were arguing in the driveway.
The younger scooped up a handful of twigs and threw them at
her sister's car, causing minor, but visible damage to the
paint and windshield. I ordered them inside and said, "No
one is going anywhere until you two say something nice to
each other."
My older daughter glared at her sister, but then sighed, "I
think you're good at making people laugh." I nodded approval.
The younger returned a genuine compliment. "I like your
smile, and I think you're smart."
Then in all seriousness, she added, "I'm sorry about your
car. I was aiming for you."
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