"Children hold insights and wisdom in important parts of life that adults often lose, forget, or have to put aside in the service of other adulting tasks. Kids are often better at being fully immersed in a moment, from watching an anthill to building pillow forts for hours. Excitement and joy are often evident in their whole body, witnessed in the wiggling, jumping, or bubbling-over excitement."
"Kids are able to have more freedom, due to the fact that children don't need to think about what's for dinner or how to pay bills. They are hopefully sheltered from adult hardships while simultaneously being given increasing responsibilities and knowledge about the grown-up world. This allows the potential for more child-like wonder about the world while simultaneously learning and growing to incorporate more grown-up skills."
Children demonstrate deep immersion, spontaneous joy, and relative freedom from adult concerns, which supports authenticity and genuine expression when homes are safe and stable. Children often show excitement in bodily, uninhibited ways and possess a child-like wonder that coexists with gradual learning of responsibilities. Adults can benefit from reclaiming aspects of that curiosity and presence while also borrowing structure from elementary-school routines. Three school-day elements serve as metaphors for adult well-being: embracing active learning with curiosity, protecting communal nutrition and social time, and scheduling carefree outdoor breaks for play and restoration.
Read at Psychology Today
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