Living in a different world time zone than your grandparents can be very confusing for a child. Actually, it can be confusing for me too!
Another conversation with my daughter lead to the revelation of the paradoxical nature when telling the time.
The setting
It’s 8 am here in Holland, where we’re an hour ahead of England.
The talk
“We can’t skype Granny and Grampa because they’re not out of bed yet. It’s 8 in the morning here, but it’s earlier for them in England so they’re still sleeping.
“So when can we see them on the computer?”
“Later”
“But you said it was “earlier” there…”
The solution?
She’s right…but somehow there’s something amiss! We’re playing a geographical follow the leader along the time axis!
Paul
