Learning from Children

We often undervalue the value of children. We feel that only children can learn from us and only we can teach them. You are greatly mistaken. We adults can learn a lot from children.

For starters, children view the world very differently. Their imagination knows no boundaries. They truly 'Think out of the box'. For them, nothing is impossible. Everything around them is a mystery waiting to be explored. No challenge is too big or obstacle too large. To achieve their target, they will use the most ingenious ways. Ever tried hiding a jar of cookies from a child? He/She will find it and reach it no matter what. Hows that for achieving targets?

Ever lost anything in your house? Ask your child. He will tell you where you kept your car keys. They are very observant. Nothing escapes their little eyes. They take in what they want to see and ignore the rest. That's filtration at its best! We as adults as so inundated with useless thoughts and actions. They know what they want and they know how to get it!

They live simple, uncomplicated lives. If they get hurt, they cry for a while and then bounce back with the same ferocity as before. Moments later they are laughing again. We adults get upset over something, we sulk for hours and even days over it. How does that help us?

They are infinite sources of energy. You and me, we get tired after a days work. Your child is jumping around the whole day and still wants to play with you when you are ready to tuck in at night!

They learn at an amazing rate. They never seem to forget things. They know what is right and what is wrong. They will go out of their way to help you and will not even wait for a thanks. They just do their part and move on. Is this how we behave?

The other day I did something wrong. I lost my temper and was behaving very unreasonably. My son, who is only one and a half years old, immediately shook his finger at me and said "Papa, No". He hasn't even started speaking full sentences, yet he was a better judge than me. Thats their beauty.

They are never afraid to correct you if you are wrong. They have no fears. How many of us can say that? In fact, we adults instill fear in children. 

They correctly say that children are a direct reflection of God. They will teach you so much, if only we are open to learning from them.

With children, life is truly a beautiful adventure.