A friend posted this video on face book today and I am captivated by it. It’s a very good illustration of how knowledge (both language and body language/mannerisms) is transferred from parent to child and how the knowledge is acquired by the child.
Notice how the young child mimics the mother's actions and mannerisms crossing his arms across his chest and uncrossing them and placing them on his hip much like his mother does. He attempts to convey the message he wants to despite the inability to articulation fluently the words.
Notice how the young child mimics the mother's actions and mannerisms crossing his arms across his chest and uncrossing them and placing them on his hip much like his mother does. He attempts to convey the message he wants to despite the inability to articulation fluently the words.
What on first impression may appear somewhat comical and humorous, on closer examination informs us of various critical responses that may be contrary to the former.
This clip reminds me how innocent a child is and how highly impressionable they are to the manners and ways of the adults. Much like William Blake's innocent 'Little lamb' who is unaware of how he comes to be clothed and fed or how he comes to be able to speak and communicate his thoughts, the child in this clip is an embodiment of innocence. Yet like Blake's 'Tyger', this child too will soon learn the art of expression and mannerism and will walk confidently into maturity having acquired the 'knowledge' from his guardian. Yet is the maturity warranted? Did the child need to be 'educated' as such?
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