At War: Looking to the Children for Guidance in Afghanistan - nytimes

Like their parents, they are exceptionally generous hosts. The boisterous and tough exteriors seem to melt away to reveal polite and curious individuals. Instead of clamoring for pens, they are quick to offer whatever food or drink they have on hand. While this transformation is probably partially due to Pashtunwali — the code by which Pashtuns live, which includes generosity as hosts — I ascribe most of it to a recognition of our common humanity. - Looking to the Children for Guidance in Afghanistan - CAPT. BRAD WILSON