In childhood, we press our nose to the pane, looking out. In memories of childhood, we press our nose to the pane, looking in.
To trade a childhood wonder for a plausible explanation - is there a worst trade one makes in life?
All any child needs is the protection of loving parents and an alternative source of information.
The world knows how to straighten out a spoiled child but never makes it up to a child deprived.
