An eight-year-old boy was away at summer camp for the first time. His parents did not receive a card from him for a whole week. So, they telephoned to check on him. Frankly, they were a bit disappointed to discover that he hadn't really missed them at all. He was just very busy having a wonderful time. His mother asked, "Have any of the other kids gotten homesick?" He replied, "Just the ones who have dogs back home."

Children will almost always tell it just like they see it. The candor and unpretentiousness of children is charming, most of the time. However, if you are a father tending to the children while Mom is away, and if you happen to break a small vase, don't say to the children, "Now, let's not tell Mom about this little accident." Forget it! The children will have signs out on th…