Children are natural scientists. They unknowingly observe their environment, and question every single aspect about it. Their minds constantly want to know what things are, and how they work.
I remember walking into an elevator with 2 children one day. They looked no more than 9 years old, though the things they were discussing rivaled that of something one might hear in high school. The 2 children were discussing the concept of infinity, and their childlike spirits added a bit of flavour to their conversation. I couldn’t help but smile as the 2 got off on their floor. I continued smiling the rest of that day.
I was struck by their simplicity and ease about the whole occasion. There’s something genuinely reassuring when you see children talking with one another with such enthusiasm. It was humbling. It reminded me of the effortless will to learn that is present in everyone’s childhood. Sadly, our education system makes us believe that if we do not preform well in the sciences or math, we have no talent. It holds science and math in such high esteem that every other subject looses its value. Children begin to believe this, and they begin to abandon their talents in areas such as music and dance.
It is our responsibility to guide our children to their true callings. The responsibility in allowing children to freely express themselves while at the same time guiding them is a great one. So great that even our education system hasn’t met it yet. However if we passionately seek this as a calling, and not as a job simply for teachers, it can be accomplished. Many people already understand this and see the beauty of education. It gives us a rich, inaccessible element of dimension. Personally, it has become the leading cause of my life.
Inspired by Ken Robinson
I remember walking into an elevator with 2 children one day. They looked no more than 9 years old, though the things they were discussing rivaled that of something one might hear in high school. The 2 children were discussing the concept of infinity, and their childlike spirits added a bit of flavour to their conversation. I couldn’t help but smile as the 2 got off on their floor. I continued smiling the rest of that day.
I was struck by their simplicity and ease about the whole occasion. There’s something genuinely reassuring when you see children talking with one another with such enthusiasm. It was humbling. It reminded me of the effortless will to learn that is present in everyone’s childhood. Sadly, our education system makes us believe that if we do not preform well in the sciences or math, we have no talent. It holds science and math in such high esteem that every other subject looses its value. Children begin to believe this, and they begin to abandon their talents in areas such as music and dance.
It is our responsibility to guide our children to their true callings. The responsibility in allowing children to freely express themselves while at the same time guiding them is a great one. So great that even our education system hasn’t met it yet. However if we passionately seek this as a calling, and not as a job simply for teachers, it can be accomplished. Many people already understand this and see the beauty of education. It gives us a rich, inaccessible element of dimension. Personally, it has become the leading cause of my life.
Inspired by Ken Robinson
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