The Third Law of Physics

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As we gracefully transition (not) from school days into summer days, from time spent in different places to time spent together, my children are learning Newton's Third Law of Physics.

To every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.

It doesn't always apply to physical movement, you know. In fact, it most often applies to words, with my gang.

In the car on the drive home from church, one child is dressed down by dad for his choice of language. He, in turn, dresses down his younger brother for something as insignificant as... breathing.

At the dinner table, one child is corrected for rude manners. He, in turn, corrects his sister for something as simple as... breathing.

In the yard, one child is scolded for rough play. He, in turn, scolds his brother for...

You get the picture. Every action has an equal and opposite reaction. How long will it take for my children to learn this Law?

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