Like A Child

One of the first things a child loses as it grows up is the ability to forgive easily.  Before adolescence, they might be disappointed in a relative"s or teachers's behavior, but will readily forgive.  The child is  ever hopeful at this stage.  The adult is precious to them.  Adult bad behavior does not change this optimism.  As we grow, such hope and ready forgiveness gives way to resentment, cynicism, escape and pessimism.  Maybe that is why Jesus and the spiritually wise people suggested that we be like a child.  "You must become like little children," is pretty clear wisdom.   People will disappoint, but a lot of our misery is our response as time goes on.