How does the father in 'Locks' interpret the story differently from his two-year-old child?

In 'Locks' stories are important because they bring joy to children, and are a way for children and parents to connect. The child in the poem clearly loves the story and never tires of hearing it. They repeat back the words of it almost like a prayer. This shows how important the story is to the child. The father reflects that stories like these are passed down from parents to children over the years, and are a way to connect the generations. Stories are part of people's heritage. Stories are also important because they teach lessons. They are a way of imparting experience without forcing it on the child. However, children need to learn their own lessons. As they do, they will interpret the stories differently.