Story by Houpei Wei
I want to share the story of my grandson Kevin.
He was three and a half years old and could not go to kindergarten due to the COVID-19 epidemic. I played cards with him to compare the sizes. He played a card, I played a card, and we turned over the cards at the same time. I had 10 and he had 8. I said he lost and pretended to hit his hand. He asked, "How can grandpa win?" He added another card, which was 3. He said, "8 + 3 equals 11. It is bigger than your 10, so grandpa lost." I said he broke the rules, and he said the rules can be changed. I was amazed at his innovative mind, born in Silicon Valley.
Later, I taught him to play bridge privately. When he was five years old, I took him to a hotel to participate in a competition. His mother and grandmother found the hotel and forced us to go to the park to row boats. They criticized me as a grandfather for not doing my job properly and bringing my grandson to a casino. I was speechless and sad.
Over time, with the help of Amber Lin and a group of volunteers, Kevin’s parents and grandmother came to understand the value of bridge. They no longer objected to his interest in the game.
Today, as I write this email from my bedroom, I am filled with joy, Kevin has been selected to join the USA U16 bridge team.
Thank you to Amber Lin and her team for their support along the way
Sincerely,
Houpei Wei (Kevin’s Grandpa).
Wonderful Grandfather and clever kid who looks outside the box.
Continue having fun
what a lovely story! your grandson will NEVER forget you! and he will never get into trouble as many young people do. GOD BLESS YOU BOTH!
Bravo to you, Kevin’s grandpa! This is a wonderful story. Congratulations to you both.
I wish i had done the same to my children at that age!! Bravo Grandpa!
Lovely story and wonderful Grandpa
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I had no one to look after me after 20. How do I manage?
Thanks for sharing your story! We are never too young to start and learn how to play games. Specially with numbers. With that in mind BRIDGE is the best. COMMON SENSE needs to start as soon as possible. Will keep my eyes on him on the under 16 team . We are pulling for them all.
Wow - that’s an amazing story - obviously a very gifted young man & a great Grandpa that recognized his interest in playing cards & took the time to teach Kevin Bridge at such a young age.
Good Luck to Kevin & his Bridge Team. I hope they have fun, do well & enjoy the experience
Wonderful, and amazing. Kevin is lucky in many ways;cards play was banned in my school years.
At first opportunity I found bridgecewuips not merely pleasure but it brain storming;ability to think and solve your p problem systematically.
Best of luck to Kevin.
From Nawab Husain, Lincoln MA. A 90 year old addicted to bridge!
Im in California. Addicted to Bridge and 90. Need a partner to play on line...
Well done!
For success in life, a child needs someone who believes in them - you did this for Kevin. Well done Kevin too and do well in the U16 competition
Oui, c'est une belle histoire que l'on souhaite perpétuer à ses enfants et petits-enfants.
Et bravo à Kevin...
What a wonderful story. It is so important for us to teach our children / grandchildren as they are the future of this wonderful game. I only wish my children could play!
Good luck to Kevin and his team!