My daughter was screaming hysterically during dinner because I took her puffs away. She has a voracious appetite and wasn’t amused that she couldn’t eat to her heart’s content. I was at my wits’ end. My son, however, rose to the occasion. He placed his bear in between his chopsticks, raised them and made the bear dance along the chopsticks.

She laughed. Heartily.

I don’t know if my son will turn out to be academically brilliant, thus alleviating my anxiety.

But I am none too worried because he already has the capacity to make others laugh. If he maintains his funny antics, he will find it easier to connect with people and forge lasting friendships. Then, it will be easier for him to lead a meaningful life because of his connections with other Homo sapiens.