Whats More Important ??
A man came home from work late, tired and irritated, to find his 5-year
old son waiting
for him at the door. Daddy, may I ask you a question?
Yeah sure, what is it?
replied the man. Daddy, how much do you make an
hour? That's none of your business. Why do you ask such a thing? the
man said angrily. I just want to know. Please tell me, how much do you
make an hour? pleaded the little boy. If you must know, I make $20 an
hour. Oh, the little boy replied, with his head down. Looking up, he
said, Daddy, may I please borrow $10? The father was furious, If the
only reason you asked that is so you can borrow some money to buy a
silly toy or some other nonsense, then you march yourself straight to
your room and go to bed. Think about why you are being so selfish. I
work hard everyday for such this childish behavior. The little boy
quietly went to his room and shut the door. The man sat down and
started to get even angrier about the little boy's questions. How dare
he ask such questions only to get some money? After about an hour or
so, the man had calmed down, and started to think: Maybe there was
something he really needed to buy with that $10 and he really didn't
ask for money very often. The man went to the door of the little boy's
room and opened the door. Are you asleep, son? He asked. No daddy, I'm
awake, replied the boy. I've been thinking, maybe I was too hard on you
earlier, said the man, It's been a long day and I took out my
aggravation on you. Here's the $10you asked for. The little boy sat
straight up, smiling. Oh, thank you daddy! He yelled. Then, reaching
under his pillow he pulled out some crumpled up bills. The man, seeing
that the boy already had money, started to get angry again. The little
boy slowly counted out his money, then looked up at his father. Why do
you want more money if you already have some? the father grumbled.
Because I didn't have enough, but now I do, the little boy replied.
Daddy, I have $20 now. Can I buy an hour of your time? Please come home
early tomorrow. I would like to have dinner with you.