Two 6 year olds discussing war

Boy. why is Russia fighting Ukraine?

Girl. Because they are men and men always fight

Boy. Girls fight too

Girl. They only pull hair

Boy. And slap faces

Girl. Boys punch and kick and boast

Boy. Anyway when will the war end?

Girl. Next Tuesday when its quiet

Boy. Yes Tuesday is quiet

Girl.  Who started the war?

Boy. My dad says it was a man who has twisted testicles

Girl. What’s are testicles?

Boy. They are like small marbles

Girl. Where do they come from?

Boy. You grow them in a garden

Girl. I don’t like war

Boy. I don’t like war

Girl. Why don’t they use water pistols?

Boy. Because the sea would run dry

Girl. Do you think Russia will win?

Boy. I think it will be a draw.

©JMN 2022