The Immediacy of the Child's World

I’ve written before about this quiz circling the Internet and the answers my six year old friend gave.

One of the questions is “What would be your idea of a fun day?”

What would you put for that? Something in the future? Certain requirements? A special place? Couldn’t happen without this person?

The Little One’s response was “Today.”

Just for your enjoyment, here are some more of her responses … life seen through the eyes of child. Consider how you would answer these questions, and why. And how much better it might be to get back in touch with life as seen through a child’s eyes.

QUESTION
WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING RIGHT NOW?
RESPONSE
“None”

QUESTION
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS?
RESPONSE
“Mother, Father, Nina (sister), Fluffy (cat) and Max (dog).”

QUESTION
FAVORITE SOUND?
RESPONSE
“Doorbell ringing”

QUESTION
WORST FEELING IN THE WORLD?
RESPONSE
“Bug bite.”

QUESTION
IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY JOB WHAT WOULD IT BE?
RESPONSE
I would work at XX Department Store (where her mother works)

QUESTION
IS THE GLASS HALF EMPTY OR HALF FULL?
RESPONSE
Half full.

QUESTION
WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU LAUGHED TILL YOUR STOMACH HURT AND YOU CRIED
RESPONSE
Not any time

QUESTION
WHO HAS BEEN A STRONG INFLUENCE IN YOUR LIFE?
RESPONSE
Dad!

QUESTION
FAVORITE SPORT TO WATCH
RESPONSE
When I was a little baby I liked to watch baseball.

QUESTION
WHO INSPIRES YOU?
RESPONSE
Granny

QUESTION
IF YOU COULD TRAVEL ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD, WHERE WOULD YOU GO?
RESPONSE
I would go to Rancho Santa Fe. (Where her other grandmother lives.)

QUESTION
FINISH THIS SENTENCE: IF YOU DO THAT ONE MORE TIME, I'LL JUST HAVE TO …
RESPONSE
Run away

QUESTION
WHAT IS COMFORTING?
RESPONSE
Flowers comfort me