A Small Short Insight On "Children's" Thinking

 A look inside my mind

You see, I am not just different from you in size, I am different in the way I act, speak, and most importantly, think. And I thought, hey, why not give you a little sneak peek into the mind of a kid like me? I have always had these mixed feelings about grown-ups. Sometimes I think they are a bit silly and just cannot understand me. But other times, having them around makes me really happy. It is a funny thing, you know? Every household has its own set of rules. And most households have kids, right? But sometimes, it is hard for adults to really remember what it is like to be a kid. They think it is all about protecting us and having lots of rules, even when it is just us kids in the house. I am not a big fan of rules, to be honest. It is like we do not know how to live in our own house. But we accept it because we love our parents so much. Yeah, we love them that much! Maybe, just maybe, in the name of love, grown-ups could loosen up a little and involve us in making the house rules? After all, those rules are for everyone in the house, including us kids. So, it is only fair that we have a say too, right? Let me share something with you real quick: Please do not keep me waiting for too long, even just for a sit-down chat. I have been through it before, and let me tell you, I get impatient and annoyed after waiting for a really long time. You know, sometimes all I want is a little bit of attention. Maybe just five minutes of your time would do the trick. It means a lot to me! And it really bothers me when grown-ups interrupt me or keep me waiting. It is just not cool. But you know what I really appreciate about you, grown- ups? You always find time to care for me, even when you have busy days or when you are exhausted too. Some of you even open your hearts and homes to adopt and care for other children. That is truly amazing and worthy of respect. I want you to know that I really, really appreciate it. So, to those special grown-ups out there who do all these things, you know who you are. I also understand that sometimes you do not let us chase our dreams because you think you know better since you have lived longer than us. But hey, please let us follow our dreams. If we make mistakes now, we will learn from them and make fewer mistakes in the future when they really count. You could save us from big mistakes that might cost us a lot, even our lives. You know, I think you sometimes underestimate me and think I am just a simple thinker. But the truth is, there is so much more to my thoughts than meets the eye. It is like a sea, deep and full of wonders. But if you are always looking at the surface or standing on the beach, you will never see the amazing things within or truly appreciate the beauty of it all. There are a lot of things about me that grown-ups might not know, but guess what? I can always tell you. That is why I am writing this book. I truly believe it can help shed light on certain bits and pieces of certain people’s lives. Now, here is the fun part. Grown-ups, you can help too! I have grown up around several adults, and they have taught me so many helpful and resourceful things. It is pretty cool! You might think you know a lot about me, or at least believe you do. But guess what? There are actually a lot of things you might not know about me too! For instance, I am always changing my preferences. Sometimes my parents think something is wrong with the food I used to like, or that I am wasting the food. But in reality, I just changed to a different favorite food. it is just the way I am, and that is okay! I know it can be hard to understand some things, but trust me, everything I am telling you is true. I really, really mean it! You know, I often feel misunderstood by grown-ups. It happens a lot, actually. Take the example I mentioned earlier about not liking to be kept waiting for too long. Sometimes, I just want to ask a quick question or give something to a grown- up, and it should only take like three to five minutes, tops. But sometimes, I end up waiting for an hour because they were on a call and apparently cannot spare some time, even for a few short moments. After waiting for a while, I assume they do not really want to talk to me or accept what I have to give. So, I just say, “Never mind” and go do my own thing. And guess what happens next? They come when I am already busy with something else and start asking lots of questions about what I wanted to tell them. It is funny how that works, is it not? I really hope this book can bring some understanding and influence to grown-ups, especially those who are in charge or have children. It is important to listen and make time for us, just like you already do in so many ways. So, yeah, that was just a little glimpse into the thoughts of an 8-year-old like me. I hope you enjoyed knowing me and want to know more about me now. Stay fantastic ~ Nicodidiary