Today in the supermarket I came across a grandfather and his toddler grandson walking in front of me.

The precocious child was screaming all the time and demanding something … At that, the grandfather stopped and said: ‘Calm down, Jack, you just need to calm down’.

Even when the boy fell outstretched and started hitting the floor with his feet and hands, the grandfather still remained completely composed and just said: ‘Calm down, Jack. We will buy groceries and go home. That’s all we need to do.’

Finally, at the checkout, when the grandfather and grandson lined up, the child grabbed a Kinder egg and slamming it down he crushed it.

Grandpa then said again, ‘Calm down Jack, we’ll be home soon,’ and turning to the cashier, he continued, ‘Don’t worry, I’m sorry, we’ll pay for this Kinder egg.’

After they came out, I couldn’t resist and continued after them. I caught up with them in the parking lot and said, turning to the man: ‘Just so you know, I’m delighted with how you calmed Jack down today. You have been so patient. This fortitude deserves everyone’s respect.’

Grandpa smiled sadly and said, ‘The boy’s name is Alexander,’ and added, ‘I’m Jack.’