The Golden Age Of Childhood

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With time comes many new experiences and many new memories to be created. However, with time minds are also corrupted through the painful experiences of the world and the horrific memories that will haunt one person for the rest of his or her life. As a child, the negativity of the world is able to easily be overlooked as most children have not yet grasped the true nature of the world. In the Romantic age, childhood was perceived as the “golden age of life” as a child is more innocent to the harm and cruel nature of the world. Although growing older does give light to new and amazing experiences, the corruption brought to the mind through life on earth in which time never stops ticking and wrongs never stop being done is inevitable and takes a harsher toll on mankind. …show more content…

When talking to a class of elementary or preschool kids, one may easily discover the energy and dreams they possess. For example, a child may dream to become superman who flies and saves everyone. Although this dream is an amazing dream to have, it is simply not realistic in the world in which we reside. Nevertheless, the minds of the innocent children are truly beautiful as their expression for love for anyone and everyone is a task that adults never seem to be able to manage. When observing children, one may notice their desire to stay awake and avoid naps so that they may experience the world. However, once we experience the world naps appear to be a strong desire as men may grow weak and tired from the treacherous world we

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