the people standing nearby.
“I think children receive far too much these days,” she declared. “They are given toys, games, and treats without understanding how fortunate they are. Sometimes, they need a lesson in appreciating what they already have.”
Then she looked directly at Leo.
“Some children need to learn gratitude.”
A few adults exchanged uncomfortable glances. My sister, Sarah, stopped talking in the middle of a sentence. Mark looked as though he wanted to intervene but was struggling to find the right words.
I was furious, but I also
