Little kids do the silliest things! I did this and now I watch my little one do it all the time. goofy kid!
2007-07-15 17:47:05 · 31 answers · asked by Evil Ejade 4 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Yes, and roll down hills in the grass. Now, I spin in my computer chair! lol
2007-07-15 21:25:59 · answer #1 · answered by SavvySue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, all normal children do these "silly" things.
In fact, scientists now know it is not silly at all. It is an important part of brain development.
In the excellent book "The Natural Mind" author Andrew Weil presents a strong case for decriminalizing and diminishing stigma from recreational drugs. Almost as an aside, he points to the natural proclivity of all children to change their consciousnesses through this type of play. Spinning till dizzy, holding breath until faint, climbing trees higher than is safe, inhaling helium from balloons ( both for the effect and the funny voice) intentionally ingesting too much candy, staying awake for extended periods, playing games with intense concentration for long periods, etc ...are all common examples.
Apparently, the nature of consciousness is to change itself and observe itself. Humans do this more than other species, but it is certain that all mammals engage in these consciousness altering activities especially during formative years.
Scientists are not sure exactly why these activities are important or exactly how each one helps brain development. This is clear; All humans do it and it does no harm. (unless carried to extremes or accidents occur)
It is also apparent that most of us give up on these activities after a certain stage of brain development. In other words, each stage of life has its own form of "spinning." We may occasional revisit them as a fun part of raising kids or in fond memory of such childhood frivolity. Most humans outgrow all these stages as a normal part of maturing.
If for no other reason than that, all these consciousness changing activities should be viewed as normal and positive life stages. Certainly, they should be done in a safe environment and usually with supervision if there is danger. However, there should be no stigma or worry that these activities are bad unless carried too far or too long.
2007-07-15 18:09:44 · answer #2 · answered by Aleph Null 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yep that was cool. Or have an adult spin you around by your arms, then let you go and then you fall over on the ground. Darn I wish I was a kid again.
2007-07-15 17:50:59 · answer #3 · answered by Traci J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many times. I get a kick out of seeing my 5 year old do it too.
2007-07-16 03:38:16 · answer #4 · answered by Starr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah! but i just kept on spinning even when i got really dizzy, & bumped into a lot of things going down.
2007-07-15 17:57:40 · answer #5 · answered by Ms Medieval 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure... it made the world spin when you stopped. That's the kid version of getting drunk.
2007-07-15 17:49:30 · answer #6 · answered by doppler 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Gee...I did it too and not I spin around with my two year old. Lots of fun only you kind of feel it more when you get older.
2007-07-15 17:51:11 · answer #7 · answered by Vivianna 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes i always did that! kids are amused by the silliest things....
2007-07-15 17:50:06 · answer #8 · answered by Ellen 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know! I loved that!
I also liked yelling up to airplanes and thinking they could hear me lol. ahhh to be young again... wait I am young... I'm only 14!... well I wish I felt young. I'm an old soul.
2007-07-15 17:51:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am 15 and still enjoy that feeling. For some reason it is just very fun!
2007-07-15 17:50:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋