The Rockwood Files: A little laughter goes a long way
Posted: November 1, 2009 at 12:21 a.m.
I once saw a TV interview with actor Will Smith (who starred in “Men in Black,” “Independence Day,” etc.), and he mentioned that he cuts his kids some slack about breaking the rules if they happen to be really funny in the process. As a parent, this didn’t horrify me because I knew he wasn’t saying his kids get away with whatever they want as long as they’re funny about it. He was just making the point that there’s real value and a real advantage to having a good sense of humor, and it’s something parents ought to foster. Having a good sense of humor and knowing how to use it has made Will Smith a wealthy man.
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