A: Why are you crying Merla?
B: I hurt myself while cleaning the shelf and it is very painful.
A: Let me see. Oh my! You are bleeding. Wait here let me bring the first-aid box.
B: Okay.
A: I have cleaned your wound but the cut is too deep. You might need to get stitches.
B: No! I don’t want to go to the doctor.
A: But you must. They will help your wound to heal faster. Or else you might get an infection.
B: But hospitals are so scary, and needles are painful.
A: You are a big girl now. You can handle the pain. If you don’t. It will hurt you more later.
B: Yes, I am a big girl. I will go get ready. But can we go for ice cream later on.
A: Of course we can honey.
