A New Park Adventure: Explore the Unknown

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A few weeks ago, I took Devi to a new park in the neighborhood. As we explored the playground, a big kid, who looked about seven years old, approached Devi and told her she couldn't climb a massive construction. Devi believed the older child and started playing elsewhere. I was left wondering what I should do in this situation.

After contemplating, I approached Devi and asked if she truly believed she couldn't climb the construction. I suggested she try and see if it was too difficult. Devi nodded and headed towards the challenge. As I watched, she kept climbing until she reached the top. She proved herself wrong. To my surprise, she went to the big kid and confidently told her what she said wasn't true.

It was a heartening moment to watch her prove to herself that she was capable of doing something that she initially believed was impossible. This experience taught me how important it is to encourage Devi's sense of adventure and self-confidence.




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