To a child, a door is just a door, a hinge is just what holds it up, and the difference between brass and copper is less important than whether you’re going to get ice cream afterwards.
The Ramblings
Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius – and a lot of courage – to move in the opposite direction. — E.F. Schumacher
The Ramblings 
Love this. Might just have to quote you on this.
Few things are more important to a child than Ice Cream….OK, I think my oldest boy prefers the cake, but that might be the only thing that outranks it.