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What does it mean?
Children possess innate imagination that fades over time unless actively practiced.
In plain terms
Kids have great imagination but it fades if not used.
What can you take from it?
Encourage continuous creative exercise to maintain imagination.

Where it applies

  • parenting
  • education
  • child development

Putting it to work

  • provide creative toys
  • encourage play
  • limit passive consumption

Questions to consider

  • How did you keep your imagination alive?
  • What stops adults from creating?

Another view

External pressures often stifle creativity regardless of exercise.

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