A young blonde woman had just started her new job as a physical education teacher, guiding a group of 16-year-old students. As she observed them playing soccer, her eyes landed on one boy standing alone at the far end of the field. He wasn’t running around like the others, which made her think he was being left out.
Wanting to make sure he felt included, she walked over to him with a gentle smile. “Are you okay?” she asked. The boy nodded but didn’t say much. Thinking he might need some encouragement, she added, “You know, you don’t have to stay here. Go ahead and have fun with the rest of them.”
The boy remained where he was, shaking his head. “I think I should stay right here,” he said. Curious, the teacher pressed further, “Why’s that?”
The boy stared at her for a moment before responding, “Because I’m the goalie.”
The realization hit her instantly, and she couldn’t help but laugh at the misunderstanding. The moment was a perfect example of how easily assumptions can be made. Laughter like this is what makes life a little brighter, reminding us not to take things too seriously and to always find humor in everyday situations.
