We Let it Go

Dad: Sylvia, what was your favorite thing at school today?
Sylvia: We chased the boys.
Dad: You mean during playtime?
Sylvia: Yes. We chased the boys outside.
Dad: What do you do after you catch a boy?
Sylvia: We let it go.
Dad: You let it go?
Sylvia: Yes. We let it go so we can catch it again.

Ah, Kindergarten and the thrill of the chase. Not sure what to make of the impersonal pronoun "it" in this case - should I be worried? Is my little girl objectifying the male members of her class? I don't know that there's much to say about this, other than to simply celebrate the thrilling joy of childhood and schoolyard fun. What a gift!