A life lesson in the farmers market parking lot: A lesson in self-advocating from a little kid

Originally published on Medium

I didn’t expect to get a deep life lesson in the middle of the farmer’s market parking lot.

My husband and I sometimes stop at a small farmers market held Saturday mornings in a parking lot off a busy street.

On this particular day, my window was down. My husband drove into the parking lot and was about to park.

Through my window, I saw a dad tell a little kid with brown curly hair: “Be careful so he doesn’t run you over.”

And then that little kid turned and yelled at our car “Don’t run me over!”

And I had to stop, mentally record this moment and then later, I wrote it down on my phone so I didn’t forget.

First, because this was the cutest moment.

But more importantly, because I learned something from this kid.

They were so smart. They got a warning from their dad then correctly identified who to warn to ensure their personal safety.

They didn’t hesitate to speak up for themselves.

You go, kid.

I wanna be like you when I grow up.