There can be more than one right answer.
"Which one doesn't belong: the cat, the dog, or the fish?" The fish lives in water, most will say. But the dog and the fish can both be golden, while the cat is black. And the dog can guard you, the cat and fish can't. Three different, valid answers – depending on how you look.
And this isn't just a kids' game. Think of the famous experiment Stephen Covey opens "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" with. One group of people was first shown a portrait of a young woman, another a portrait of an old woman. Then both groups were shown the very same ambiguous picture – and almost everyone saw "their own": those primed for the young woman saw the young woman; those primed for the old one saw the old woman. One picture. Each person's truth is their own – and both are right.
It works the same for children and adults: we see what our past experience has prepared us for. That's why it's so valuable to learn from an early age to look from different sides and weigh things up, instead of grabbing the first thing that catches the eye. That's what later helps us make thoughtful decisions – rather than getting stuck in one single "correct" picture. And even the youngest ones surprise you with their reasoning, if you give them time to think.
Where WINGS fits in
We've boxed this into a simple everyday ritual. WINGS suggests one short screen-free activity, matched to your child's age (2–14):
- Five minutes, no more – on the road, at the table, before bed.
- Nothing to buy – and if something's needed, it's already within reach at home.
- With hints for the grown-up – how to start and what to do if your child gets stuck.
The base: six parenting bestsellers, and one meaning: a child who thinks for themselves. No ads and no pressure.
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