A Child is a Microcosm of the World

When we say that a child is a "small world," we state a value that is profound and has significant implications.

A world is totally self-contained. There is nothing missing in it. It is the culmination of G-d's work and therefore contains the seeds of all creation for all time.

Similarly, a child is totally complete. There is nothing missing.

And just as we don't expect a desert to be filled with water or a mountain to be flat as the plain, so too we should not expect one child to have the assets of another.

Moreover, we can no longer talk about "deficits." Each child has certain characteristics that are unique to him/her. That child may need extra "water" or "sunshine" but the purpose of these supplements is to bring the seeds to fruition.

Look for the beauty in your child. Help others see it, too.