Monday, December 15, 2008

Slow down the Hustle and Bustle

One of my local papers had a story on the book, The Elf on the Shelf. It says that it is a book that will delight children of all ages. I haven't read it yet so I don't know for sure but the article goes on to say that it "enables families to set aside the hustle and bustle of the holidays for a few minutes and spend quality time with ones they love". Books will do that but it is the next line I particularly liked. "Children acquire all the benefits from reading and story comprehension, imagination and role playing, as well as learn the important lessons that good behavior brings just rewards."

This blog is a diversion from stories in business but I thought it was important to include these notes on the importance of story going way back to childhood and the continuing importance for connecting families. If you agree that stories are important for a child's development then doesn't follow that if that is the way we learn as children it is also a great way for adults to learn?

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