is the notes of squeals and laughter from the elementary school opposite my house. My dogs and I walk on the road around the school everyday. We watch children on swings, some playing soccer and others tennis on the playground during their most desired session of school – recess.
Growing up today is harder than ever for children. Most of them live in nuclear families and are isolated from their grandparents and extended family. They wake up and sleep to news of violence, war, natural disasters and horrific traffic accidents. Children face tougher challenges with the increasing rates of divorce, addiction, poverty, population, abandonment and trafficking.
Despite all of this, we have so much to learn from these little beings. Between adults and kids, the latter are clearly more joyful than us. It doesn’t matter how gloomy we are, the inner child within us bounces out in their presence. Imagine a child who wraps her arms around you. The warm nuzzle of her chin on your shoulder is just priceless.
Children respond to animals, pets, toys and animated characters by instinct. They approach life with indiscriminate love rather than logic and fear.
They explore the world of imagination. It helps influence their thoughts, their actions, it helps them heal. They use it all the time, when alone, at home, with friends, when they’re at school, at sports practices, art, music and dance classes.
Today, I want to share with you a TED Video by Adora Svitak, a young Seattle girl who talks about what adults can learn from children.
Share with me, I would love to know. What is your biggest learning from today's children? What do you like the most about them?
Best,
Suma.
9 comments:
Suma, for me it never fails to learn something new from children. My kids are my best source to learn from. They always come up with some new ideas or see the world in a completely different perspective from mine. I've learned to slow down and enjoy every moment with them, which was a huge improvement for my hectic life :-)
Angela, I can't agree more with you. Bless your children.Kids help us see things so differently than we can ever imagine.
The biggest thing to learn is how not to run with time. At the same time, how dull boring moments seem stretched to them compared to fun times. Their idea of time scale is different. My daughter inspires me in many ways, her creativity gives me new ideas to write about.
Awesome post. :)
@ Anna - Children are really creative. I love their imagination. Isnt it a great feeling to be inspired by your daughter?
@Keri - Thanks for stopping by. Im happy you liked the post.
Nice post, Suma. Kids are awesome. Mine inspire me every day. <3
As a teacher, I marvel at my students' creativity and sense of humor.
Wonderful post and thanks for sharing the video.
@ Dawn : That is so wonderful. I would love to meet your kids and dogs someday.
Best,
Suma.
@ Medeia - Im sure working with children is perhaps one of the most rewarding experiences. So glad you enjoyed the video.
Best,
Suma.
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