I remember the evacuee children from towns and cities throwing stones at the farm animals. When we explained that if you did that you wouldn't have any milk, meat or eggs, they soon learned to respect the animals.

Summary

This quote highlights the experience of the author witnessing evacuee children throwing stones at farm animals. Despite this aggressive behavior, the author and others took the initiative to explain the consequences of such actions. By emphasizing that mistreating the animals would result in shortages of essential food sources like milk, meat, and eggs, the children quickly learned to show respect and consider the impact of their actions on the animals and their own well-being.