Aiden is learning about bees at daycare. He is now fascinated by them, and at home, it’s everything bees.
“Bees can sting you,” he tells me.
“Yes, but not all bees will sting you,” I say.
“No, ALL bees will sting you!” he retorts, a flash of anger in his eyes.
“Okay, Aiden,” I quietly say, frustrated that I can’t convince him about the bumble and carpenter bees.
The next morning, Aiden tells Daddy the same thing.
“Bees will only sting you if you bother them,” says Daddy.
Aiden is silent.
Don’t bother the bees, and you won’t get stung.

