Hidden Meanings Behind Words and Phrases – Part 2
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"What won't bend at five will not bend at fifty"
This Tamil proverb means that if you cannot learn something in your youth, it becomes much harder to learn it in later life. While dedication and hard work can achieve anything, this saying highlights why early learning is crucial.
Exploring the Proverb
As we age, our brain activity naturally declines, and we become more prone to diseases like dementia, amnesia, and Alzheimer's. However, age alone does not account for this proverb. There are many more factors at play.
Brain Development in Children
Babies are born with nearly 100 billion brain cells, the number they will have throughout life. New cells are added to the olfactory bulb, prefrontal cortex, cerebellum, and hippocampus. However, by age two, only the hippocampus continues to grow. The hippocampus is crucial for learning and memory.
Children activate more regions of their brain while performing tasks compared to adults. For children, the back of the brain is more active, whereas for adults, it's the front. This shift reflects more efficient brain use in adults.
Physical Changes in the Brain
The brain's physical size changes over time as different parts develop at different rates. For instance, a child's brain undergoes major development related to the five senses. During adolescence, synapses play a significant role. Synapses are junctions between neurons where impulses pass via neurotransmitters. The brain sheds unused synapses as we grow, making the remaining ones stronger.
Children's Learning Efficiency
Children are more dedicated and focused on learning than adults. This is a key reason they learn faster. The prefrontal cortex, associated with creativity and flexibility, is more active in children. In contrast, adults experience functional fixedness due to the development of the prefrontal cortex, making them see things as they are, without much room for creative interpretation.
Conclusion
The reasons outlined above explain why children learn faster than adults. Understanding this proverb helps us appreciate the importance of early learning. Dive deep into this topic, and you’ll find even more fascinating insights.
Let’s meet again in the next post.
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