Picture Book Prompt 129

“A child should always say what’s true And speak when he is spoken to, And behave mannerly at table: At least as far as he is able.” — Robert Louis Stevenson

Expectations for children have always existed—some old-fashioned, some timeless. Explore a moment when a child tries to live up to the rules set before them, does so only “as far as they are able,” and discovers what it means to grow within those limits. Have fun!