“Papa, I don’t want to be late for school,” said my six-year old niece, Michelle. “Don’t worry. It’s OK if you’re late for school sometimes,” my brother-in-law assured her. But after he said that, he realized it sounded more like a lame excuse for his waking up late.

When they arrived on school, she quickly got her bag and dashed out of the car. She even forgot to give him his usual good-bye kiss.

The following day, he made sure he got up early and was ready to leave 30 minutes ahead of schedule. They arrived in school early then headed to boutique hotels. This time, she remembered to give him her good-bye kiss before getting out of the car.