The Story Behind the Viral Photo of a Police Officer Lying on the Floor With a Little Boy

Indiana State Police officer Precious Corner Jones was surprised when he noticed a little boy just lying on the floor in what appeared to be a pretty defeated pose. That's when Precious tried to help the boy get up by getting down on the floor with him.

A photo of the officer and the boy on the floor together has since been shared by the Love What Matters Facebook page, where it's amassed over 23,000 shares. In the caption, Precious explained, "This little fella was having a tough morning and fell out on the floor. I seen his mother step back and look. She stated this is how he is expressing himself lately."

It was at that moment that he decided to lie down and "get on his level." Although the little boy was crying, Precious continued to cheer him up and tell him that things would be OK, no matter what was bothering him. "As an adult sometimes all we want is one person to stop, get on our level, and maybe wipe our tears," Precious said. "These children are entitled to bad days just as us, so give them that moment to bring it together."

The sweet moment is serving as a reminder that we all want to be understood in times of frustration, whether you're an adult or a little kid throwing a tantrum.