Q&A: Honoring Parents
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Honoring Parents
Question
I’m much better than my father at chess, and still he wants to play with me from time to time. If I beat him several times in a row, it will embarrass him (not very much, but still). Do I need to let him win?
Answer
I don’t think so. A game is a game, and if he wants to play, he should accept the results. If you want to let him win once in a while, that’s of course nice.
Just noting that you may be mistaken that it would embarrass him. I’d be happy if my son beat me consistently. People tend to take pride in their children’s talents. (I say this as someone who’s good at chess, loves chess, and hates losing.)