Our inability to see things that are right before our eyes, until they are pointed out to us, would be amusing if it were not at times so serious. We are coming, I think, to depend too much on being told and shown and taught, instead of using our own eyes and brains and inventive faculties, which are likely to be just as good as any other person's.
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...
