How Does The Two People We're All Related To Work?

We’re all related to two special people, and that’s why we can be friends, family, or even strangers who share a laugh.

Imagine you have a big family tree, like the one in your grandma’s kitchen. It has branches, leaves, and roots. You're one of the leaves. Now, if you go all the way up to the very top of that tree, there are two people: your great-great-grandparents, or even someone from long ago. These two people are like the starting point for everyone in your family.

Think of it like a cookie jar. If you and your cousin both took cookies from the same jar, you're both related to the same cookie maker, that's like being related to those two special people. Even if you don’t know them, they’re still part of your story.

So, every time you see someone who looks a little like you or acts like your aunt, it’s because you all came from the same starting point, the two people we're all related to. It's like having a secret connection that makes being family fun and familiar.