Susan Boyle teaches kids to never judge a book by its cover

May 25, 10:31 PMAtlanta Northside Family & Parenting ExaminerJackie Kass

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Susan Boyle - don't judge a book by its cover

Moms across America continue to cheer on singing and Internet sensation Susan Boyle, especially as she enters the finals of Britain’s Got Talent. Why? This once frumpy Scottish spinster gives parents a real life example to point to when we preach to our kids, “Never judge a book by its cover.”

I’ve said these exact words to my sons on numerous occasions, especially after they've met someone who may not be popular or well liked. Kids can be mean and spiteful, especially during the middle school years. That’s why it’s so important to stress to them that looks do not matter. What’s truly important is what’s inside a person: heart, soul and a compassion for others.

Susan Boyle is a perfect example to point out to our kids. Her golden voice is may be housed in a frumpy frame, yet she became a worldwide sensation and has been viewed on YouTube by more than 60 million viewers. Boyle even received an apology from Simon Cowell on Sunday for treating her disrespectfully by saying, “You know what, I just want to apologize because of the way we treated you before you sang the first time. You made me and every one else look very stupid, and I’m very happy for you, very proud of you.”

Wouldn’t we all love for our kids to say something similar to someone they may have treated badly because he or she looked weird, or didn’t fit with the “in” crowd? How great is it to have a shining example of why we should never judge a book by its cover?

Millions of Moms across America wish Susan Boyle the best of luck in the finals of Britain’s Got Talent. If she wins, that resounding roar heard across the Atlantic Ocean will be our cheers, high fives and “You Go Girl!” shouts of appreciation for a truly incredible talent.

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