| Children are wonderful conversatinnalists not only because they say the unexpected, but because they also say the most entertaining andscandalous things. David Heller, a psychologistwho taught at Harvard, has an uncanny ability toget children to talk--to gab and philosophizewith a freedom they rarely display around adults. With the assistance o f several public school sys-tems, Dr. Heller was able to sit down and talk withhundreds of children between the ages of four andten. He found that children wanted to share theirideas about everyday life. As long as a listener waswilling to respect their views and did not interferewhen they became playtul, the budding philoso-pher and comedian emerged from each child--ready to unlock a hidden treasure of original ideasif the right questions were asked. Dr. Heller focused on six basic subjects: mar-riage and dating, parenthood, tbod, worldly pos-sessions, work, and the trials and tribulations ofgrowing up itself. The result is a book brimmingwith perceptive wisdom as well as laugh-out-loudhumor, a book filled with startling insights aboutour everyday lives that show just how much chil-dren know as well as with endearing misconcep-tions that are touching in their innocence. While this book is a celebration of the lively andfun-loving spirit of children, it also inspires adultsin a personal way It will reawaken the child ineach of us that loves to laugh and to poke fun, andthat envisions life as a glorious playground uponwhich we can cut loose and be ourselves. |
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