By: Emma Johnson
Date: September 8, 2015
As the new school year begins, we often picture our children as eager learners, absorbing knowledge. However, I’ve learned that children possess a unique perspective on the world, one that can enlighten us if we take a moment to see life through their eyes. Here are some invaluable lessons my kids have imparted over the years:
- Reading your favorite book a hundred times? Never too much.
- On the first day of school, grab a seat in the middle of the bus.
- Recess truly is the highlight of the day.
- Don’t fret about crossing the street until you reach the curb.
- Keep knocking until someone lets you in.
- If you’re swinging the highest because someone’s pushing you, it still counts!
- Ask “why” until the answer makes sense.
- If you wait until you’re certain, you might never take off those training wheels.
- Try looking at things from an upside-down perspective.
- Don’t sit down until the game has concluded.
- Sometimes, the most fascinating dragonfly appears while you’re searching for tadpoles.
- Sign your name in a BIG way.
- Pass the ball to another child, and chances are, they’ll send it back.
- Peek behind the puppet theater for surprises.
- Toads aren’t ugly; they’re simply toads.
- There are countless ways to reach the top of the jungle gym.
- Sharing is not truly giving if you only part with the broken animal crackers.
- It’s easier to spot mistakes on someone else’s paper than on your own.
- You’re only little until a smaller kid comes along.
- If your flowers look different from everyone else’s, that’s a good thing!
- Wearing cowboy boots does not grant you the ability to ride a horse.
- Don’t burst someone else’s bubble.
- If you stand on tiptoe for measurement this year, you’ll have to keep it up forever.
- Crying may draw attention, but it doesn’t guarantee friendship.
- Sometimes, a Saturday is needed on a Wednesday.
- It’s challenging to save the best for last.
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In summary, our kids are wise beyond their years, offering insights into life that we often overlook. Embracing their perspective can enrich our lives and foster growth in ways we never anticipated.