My Lego

By Ma. Rita N. Santiana

“Mama, who took my Legos? “ I’ve been looking all over for them,” yelled Kenken as he
threw his toys one by one from the box.
“Ask your Kuya Toto to help you find your Legos,” Mama Rits told him.
“I just placed it here yesterday, Mom. I couldn’t find my Legos!” he answered with
frustration.
Today is the day before Kenken’s birthday and he is excited. Not finding where his favorite
toys are almost ruined his mood because he planned on inviting his cousins to play Legos
with him.
“I will not celebrate my birthday anymore!” he shouted as he banged the door of his room.
“Your work is more important than me, you’re not helping me find my Legos. You don’t
love me anyway!” murmured Kenken while his tears started to fall.
The Legos were a birthday present from his favorite Ninong Dix when he was eight. Kenken
has been close to his Ninong Dix since he was small. Not knowing who got his most
treasured Legos made him feel like that was the worst day in his entire life.
How did Mama Rits manage Kenken’s disappointment?
“Ken, may I talk to you?” Mama Rits asked in a soft voice.
“No, I hate all of you!” screamed Kenken.
“Anak, I brought you some Grahams. I know it’s your favorite,” Mama Rits said
convincingly.
“You may come in, Mom,” Kenken answered tenderly.
That soft voice made Mama Rits smile.
Being a mother, she surely knew her son’s weaknesses. Full of patience and love, she
managed to talk to Kenken without giving him any serious punishment.
“Discipline is not spanking or shouting. It is a way of expressing how we truly love and care
for our children. We have to teach them what’s good without breaking their hearts and
lowering their self-esteem. It is pushing them to do what they think is good and have them
realize the consequences. If it yields more negative results, then, that decision is not good
and should not be continued. If it gives more positive results and that is what God wants us
to do, then, it is good.” Mama Rits recalled.

My Lego
By Ma. Rita N. Santiana
“Mama, who took my Legos? “ I’ve been looking all over for them,” yelled Kenken as he
threw his toys one by one from the box.
“Ask your Kuya Toto to help you find your Legos,” Mama Rits told him.
“I just placed it here yesterday, Mom. I couldn’t find my Legos!” he answered with
frustration.
Today is the day before Kenken’s birthday and he is excited. Not finding where his favorite
toys are almost ruined his mood because he planned on inviting his cousins to play Legos
with him.
“I will not celebrate my birthday anymore!” he shouted as he banged the door of his room.
“Your work is more important than me, you’re not helping me find my Legos. You don’t
love me anyway!” murmured Kenken while his tears started to fall.
The Legos were a birthday present from his favorite Ninong Dix when he was eight. Kenken
has been close to his Ninong Dix since he was small. Not knowing who got his most
treasured Legos made him feel like that was the worst day in his entire life.
How did Mama Rits manage Kenken’s disappointment?
“Ken, may I talk to you?” Mama Rits asked in a soft voice.
“No, I hate all of you!” screamed Kenken.
“Anak, I brought you some Grahams. I know it’s your favorite,” Mama Rits said
convincingly.
“You may come in, Mom,” Kenken answered tenderly.
That soft voice made Mama Rits smile.
Being a mother, she surely knew her son’s weaknesses. Full of patience and love, she
managed to talk to Kenken without giving him any serious punishment.
“Discipline is not spanking or shouting. It is a way of expressing how we truly love and care
for our children. We have to teach them what’s good without breaking their hearts and
lowering their self-esteem. It is pushing them to do what they think is good and have them
realize the consequences. If it yields more negative results, then, that decision is not good
and should not be continued. If it gives more positive results and that is what God wants us
to do, then, it is good.” Mama Rits recalled.