Many learning organizations are trying to understand Gen Y behaviour and their needs. Hence there is intense focus on "Learning from Kids". I am just trying to blog my thoughts on this topic (not in the context of business though) based on my observations of my kids and their world.
As part of family time around entertainment, I was showing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmdAF4ihedM Indian remix versions of nursery rhyme "Twinkle Star" song at home. My soon-to-be 3 year old son (Adhithya) immediately shot back almost screaming at the top of his lungs - "Hey, it is MY song"! It was as though others trespassed in an area that belongs to his world.
I don't think any grown up can so emphatically say the same statement with the same passion, ownership claim along with the same innocence. As grown ups, I think we tend to deny ourselves freedom in our thinking on our own account. Environment around us (depending on the company we keep) makes it harder to make one feel successful and might slight or undermine even genuine achievements leading to "Prick the balloon" effect.
I think this is a key attribute (boundaryless enthusiasm based on (un)limited wisdom) we need to learn from our kids.
Will try and grow this LFK series...
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