The Baby Effect
What is it about babies that immediately cause people to slow down, smile and lend a helping hand? What can I learn from these little beings who so easily create an environment of peace and understanding?
Is it because they are small and cute? No, that can’t be it. Whenever I have “small and cute” plants installed on landscape projects, clients are typically disappointed and wait impatiently for fast and furious growth.
Is it because they represent pure innocence? They are completely unbiased beings interested only in their most fundamental needs for survival.
Is it because you have no idea what they’ll do next? Just tiny little morsels of entertainment… with kicks and flailing arms and laughs and cries.
Or is it because the future is in their hands? Instilling hope for a future where they can grow and prosper.
So how might the secret power of babies be put to use in landscape architecture? Designs must meet fundamental needs for survival, allow for the unexpected and instill hope.
Joe Says:
Some interesting thoughts here. Babies do have an effect on people. Men, Women, othe Children. Harnessing that power would be useful..