Laura Ingalls Wilder reflects on the amusing yet serious human tendency to overlook obvious things until someone highlights them. This pattern reveals a troubling reliance on external guidance rather than trusting our own perception and reasoning capabilities. Wilder suggests that this dependence can hinder our ability to think independently.

The author encourages readers to value their own observations and creative thinking, which can be as effective as any guidance they receive from others. By urging individuals to cultivate their own judgment and insights, Wilder advocates for a return to personal agency and inventive thinking in understanding the world around them.