consequences.

Its what separates children from adults.

my son wants to run through mud puddles. Now I still do this from time to time, but when he does it there is no thought given to the after effects. Wet socks, dirty shoes, and filthy soaking wet feet. More often then not those are the thoughts that go through my mind when we think about running through the mud.

Consequence

He wants to take out all his toy and throw them all over the place. no thought given to the fact that when its all said and done we have to pick them all up and put them away.

Its pouring down rain. He doesnt care he wants to go outside and play. I am worried about him getting soaking wet, muddy, dirty and bringing it all in the house.

When do we start thinking to much? When do we stop thinking innocently and freely and start worrying about the consequences? Or am I the only one?