Some times we become so emotionally involved with a problem that our logical faculties are hampered.
The next time this happens to you, try explaining the circumstances of a complex problem to a child and ask for his or her advice. You could be in for a pleasant surprise.
It seems a child, unencumbered with superfluous details, often seeks the simple basics in a story.
Whatever the explanation - we suggest you give it a try.
A policeman introduced us to a valuable problem solving method. A team of shoplifters entered our community including our retail shop. Despite our wariness and precautions, a valuable garment was later discovered to be missing. The pair victimizing our store included a very large soft-spoken man and a small shifty-eyed man. While two clerks kept an eye on the big fellow, the small man kept entering and exiting the store, remaining near the entrance on the side opposite to his associate. Who stole the garment? Who should we be seeking on the streets?
The policeman advised we explain the incident to our 10-year-old daughter. Without hesitation she concluded, "The big man took it." Later that evening we located the big man, along with several of his associates, celebrating their day's fortunes in a local bar. The police were urged to apprehend and interrogate this group throughout the night. Sure enough, the big man confessed to the theft and a truck load of loot from local stores was recovered.
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