Others may be hesitant or even frightened to follow their inquisitiveness, for it requires going beyond familiar situations. We must be aware that fear crushes curiosity and therefore, our encouragement is vital. When a child tries something new, it may take hundreds of times to succeed. In these cases we must be especially encouraging so that our children continue trying. To continue despite failure translates into the positive attribute 'determination' and it is the determination, not the failure, we must emphasize.
Curiosity leads to exploration, and often times exploration results in a mess.
However, tactile learning is crucial for children, and if we express disappointment in the dirt, which comes along with it, our childrens' excitement may be diminished. Dr. Perry says that if we let them, our children will reintroduce us to the world. We can re-experience the joys of discovery while sharing new phenomenon with our children. May we all see the world through a child's eyes.