
親が子供に服と靴を買ってあげたのに、子供は喜ばなかった。おもちゃを買ってあげたらそれをもって遊んで喜んだ。自分が望んでいた、ふさわしいものだからだ。
A child was not happy even though his parents bought him clothes and shoes. However, when a toy was purchased for him, he played with it and rejoiced. Because it was an appropriate item that he wanted.
photo: 「christmas joy」by Doris Rapp from flickr