I can imagine!
When I discovered it early one morning a few weeks ago in our sweet, innocent play yard, I actually busted out laughing and started calling colleagues over. The dichotomy between it and our beautiful Waldorf world of play just took me by total surprise. Admittedly, it seemed dark to be laughing, but it was because I knew there needed to be an explanation that my adult brain was not seeing, and I could not wait to find out. So, I inspected the incredibly well-crafted knots (very impressive) and the construction of the “noose” looking loop.
Then Alice shed the light.
Do you see the log sitting underneath it? It was previously inside the loop. The children had created a little swing of sorts in the playhouse. The log dropped out eventually, leaving what we see as a noose and what children see as an empty loop previously holding a log.
The lesson I bring to you is — what seems like a reality to our adult brains is sometimes merely our adult perception. We often need to remember that when we hear words, phrases, and stories or see images or actions, we bring our life experiences to it along with our definitions. Our children do not. They still live in a world of innocence. So when we worry about something we have seen or heard, it behooves us to wonder - “Was that my interpretation of something that is actually quite different? Are my fears and emotions leading me to worry about my child in a way I don’t need to worry?”
Just something to ponder… and an invitation to join me at our next Parent Education Discussion:
Raising Resilient, Confident and Courageous Children
Date:
Friday, November 4
9:00 - 10:15
The Grove Room
Here is a link to an article to read beforehand.
Raising Resilient, Confident & Courageous Children | Maple Village Waldorf School
This is a time for adults only and is free! Bring your favorite beverage and an open mind.
RSVPs are helpful.
Warmly,
Lisa