The Importance of Keeping Score

Children's games often involve the natural instinct to keep score, as evidenced by a soccer match where kids argue over who won despite the absence of official scoring. This tendency to keep score persists into adulthood and manifests in various relationships, such as disputes between spouses about trivial matters. The underlying issue reflects a deeper human desire to measure worth and validate experiences through comparison, demanding recognition for personal victories and grievances. Ultimately, this scorekeeping can detract from genuine connection and understanding, revealing how our relationships often reflect the same competitive instincts that surface in childhood.