Many years ago, a teacher asked us which one weighed more, a ton of bricks or a ton of feathers. The natural response for most of us was to pick the what seemed like the obvious answer, which was a ton of bricks. Zooming right past the word 'ton' and focusing on the bricks, we knew, in our finite way of thinking, there was no possible way the feathers could weigh as much, or could they?
Thankfully, we were not on a TV Game Show, and didn't forfeit a life-changing Grand Prize by choosing the wrong answer!
As I reflect on this question and many others throughout my life, it often becomes a great teaching moment, as I once again consider the value of instructing others to think before we speak too quickly.
We know that a ton is a ton, whether we are talking about watermelons, gravel, bricks, or feathers. The correct answer to this riddle is they weigh the same.
Share this riddle and others with your children to sharpen their ability to think for themselves, and to be courageous and creative in their problem-solving skills.
Have a great day, everyone!
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