Give 'em a Chance

“They're Losers, freaks, nerds, geeks, good-for-nothings, worthless, pathetic, bums, and not worth living” was overheard by a young boy from an older man who seemed to be very angry toward the people of whom he was speaking. Inquisitively the little child asked his father, “Daddy, whats a freak?” The father knew this was a teachable moment, and that much of his boy's bent toward people was going to be set by this conversation, so he thought for a moment and replied, “Son, a freak is a person who just needs to be given a chance to be loved.” With resolved expression the little boy smiled and stated, “Daddy, then I'm a freak.” To which the father replied, “So am I son. So am I.”

One of the most common denominators within people is that they desire to be loved. No matter what anyone does to a person they are trying to protect something they love. The key to relating to most people is to find something they love and help them get it legitimately. Most do not want to make this effort, and many just resort to name calling and categorizing. However, those who are willing to push past the norm and move into a relationship with people of all sorts of divisions and groups will find access through giving everyone a chance. One wonders what the world would be like if everyone consistently wondered and found what it is that each other loves.

Polyannish? Maybe, but with all the conflict, all the relational troubles, all the difficulties between people, factions and groups, maybe another approach would be worth a try. But then again, who wants to be given a chance anyway? Until tomorrow...Why Say More?