We, too, once were like that, but then we grew up and drove the "inner child" far into the heart. But in vain. In this article we have collected a small collection of some differences of children from adults, as well as seven unconditional reasons to take an example from the youngest.
The world is upside down
According to the laws of optical physics on the instant "picture" made by the retina of the eye, the surrounding world is displayed upside down. This is what his new-born first sees, but as the development progresses, the brain makes adjustments: the "image" from the retina, encoded in the form of nerve impulses, enters the cerebral cortex, and it is there that the final "photo" is formed (according to the baby's personal experience). And he realizes very soon that his mother can not walk on the ceiling! With the definition of the color gamut is also difficult: sticks (responsible for black and white eyesight) and cones (for color) in crumbs work with might and main, but for him to look - does not mean to see. The art of focusing and looking at the object still needs to be learned! At the initial stage, the infant selectively marks only certain colors of the surrounding reality: black and white, after 3-6 months learns to see objects of yellow-green scale. Some differences between children from adults imply a child's fear of trying something new.
The child prodigy - from the cradle
It turns out that the baby's brain is not a blank leaf, but a real storehouse of information! For example, his sensory and linguistic abilities are simply phenomenal. Canadian researchers have found that infants can find differences in objects that are similar to each other as two drops of water (of course, in the opinion of adults). And still newborns are well versed in languages - for example, they easily distinguish English from French. The secret is in the increased visual sensitivity of the crumbs: he catches the eye with the slightest changes in facial expressions and literally reads on the lips! In addition, the little woman easily learns a fairy tale and a song, heard before birth. After all, almost all children are born with an absolute hearing. American scientists, exploring eight-month-old babies, noticed that subjects determine even the most minor changes in the musical phrase and have some differences between children from adults. It is assumed that the ability to accurately recognize the tone and pitch of the sound helps children learn to talk. And, alas, disappears with time - about a year. But not all - in peoples speaking in tonal languages (Vietnamese, Chinese), it persists.
Miracle of touch
In tactile contact, everyone needs - a network of neurons sensitive to touch, runs under the human skin: catching a familiar signal, we react to stroking with a smile or other friendly signs. But what is just pleasant and desirable for an adult is literally necessary for a baby! Researchers note that children who receive touch from their parents not only at the moment of household contacts (when they are fed, washed or dressed), but also for free (when they are kissed, hugged, carried on their hands), grow healthy and have a more developed intelligence . After some differences between children from adults, it is customary to take adult restraint and childish trepidation.
"Kids time
American scientists recently confirmed the assumption that the sense of time in all people is different and directly depends on age - the older we are, the faster the arrows on the internal clock run. It turned out that for some differences of children from adults and their accuracy corresponds to the substance dopamine (the more it is, the faster the clock ticking), and with age its output increases. If you ask the child to mentally measure the length of time in 3 minutes, he will be late for 5-10 seconds (and for a 60-year-old man the same three minutes will pass in a minute and 40 seconds). Now it is clear why in childhood you sincerely believe: a vacation is a small life. Another feature of the child's perception of time - its dependence on the intensity of the baby's needs (hunger, fatigue or the need to visit the toilet delays are not tolerated - even a few minutes of waiting seem like an eternity). The child lives on the principle of "I want - give", unlike adults "must" and "useful".
Buy me a dog!
This is really important! German psychologists found that happy owners of tailed friends are more balanced behavior and even achieve great success in their studies! What's the secret? Perhaps in a sense of responsibility, which develops communication with the dog (the pet should be regularly strolled, fed). Or maybe that the child understands the language of our smaller brothers? Researchers note that children better distinguish the emotional mood of animals (this was confirmed by experiments with six-month-old crumbs) - this is due to a more sensitive perception of the world by the child.
Center of the Universe
Perception of yourself as a "navel of the earth" for a baby is quite natural. Through the prism of egocentrism, the child perceives the entire surrounding world: his mother - only to meet his needs (so her absence from home is something unacceptable), the birth of a brother or sister is treason (after all, it's a rival). This infantile attitude to reality is typical until about two years of age (if it lasts longer - obviously, it is encouraged ... by parents). At this age, some differences between children and adults are premature.
Are you yelling? I can not hear!
Unlike the adult, who, communicating, relies on the verbal meaning of what has been said, the child reacts, first of all, to mood and emotions (even if the adult does not note the special emotional color of his speech). The kid deciphers them, analyzing intonation, facial expressions, gestures and so on. An angry mask on the face of the parent, a loud voice and tight fingers can either "infect" the child with negative emotions (anxiety and fear), or simply pass by. Like the meaning of your words. The nervous system, avoiding overload, inhibits mental processes - small children may not hear words that can hurt them.
Terribly interesting is all that is unknown ...
But only for the time being. According to Japanese scientists, since three years the brain of a child, like a car, mechanically swallowing everything that is offered to it, begins to filter information. Giving the advantage to that which is really interesting to him! To attract the attention of a small intellectual is not so simple. Therefore, it is important to offer knowledge in the form of a game, or deliberately mistaken (for example, reading a familiar book) - he should feel like a connoisseur!
To reach the very essence
Children know: the best way to find out how "this" works is to disassemble it to a cog. Especially if it's not a plasma TV, but unresolved problems. Spread the sore issue on the shelves - and everything will turn out!
Do not bring "work" home: all problems are left behind the door of the house, because this is a place for rest and pleasant communication.
Asking questions: do not be ashamed not to know - it's shameful not to ask. Curiosity is one of the means of knowing the world, and one should not suppress it. It's amazing how many new information and wonderful ideas - literally at hand!
Listen and hear: with an interlocutor who hears (and not just waits for someone else's monologue) you can solve even the most difficult questions. Take care of these listeners and try to match them yourself.
To laugh more often: children still do not know that laughter normalizes pressure, produces pleasure hormones, energizes and disposes people. They laugh just like that.
Try it!
Be real friends: without any hints of gain or personal comfort.
Move more: our body is meant for this! Children do not say "fitness", for them it's a game: run, jump, catch the ball. Such a simple sport is not only good, but also a lot of fun!