Who is Crumbsnatcher?
December 22nd, 2007 Posted in Meet Crumbsnatcher
Crumbsnatcher is the name of a bird that lives in bird town. Like most birds you know he was hatched from an egg. What is so interesting about Crumbsnatcher is his attire. He is the only bird in his neighborhood that wears a hat and sneakers. This makes Crumbsnatcher different from his friends and he stands out in the crowd.
Is being different as a child considered a good thing? Do we encourage individuality or support an environment of conformity. This is one of the questions that we will look at in a future post and we are interested in what you think.
I read a post on this topic that I wanted to share an excerpt from. The post is from Joy Chaser.com …” When I was a child, I remember wishing I was more like the popular kids, but those thoughts faded quickly when I realized that my individuality was more important than popularity. I’m glad I wasn’t in the “in crowd” as a kid; it made me into the person I am today, a strong-willed, independent young man, ready to overcome any obstacle the world may throw at me. Don’t be afraid to be different.”
Please feel free to share your comments.
2 Responses to “Who is Crumbsnatcher?”
By Barbara on Dec 23, 2007
What an insightful, creative idea and product you have here! I had a recent encounter with some pigeons a few days ago, and I’m now bird watching a lot more these days. I guess I’ll have to look out for Crumbsnatcher, too! I’ll know it’s him by his unique attire.
Interesting question about being different as a child. I truly believe that it is a good thing, although I recognize that not all environments support the uniqueness, especially when we are growing up. Schools have so many rules that often the child who is “different” doesn’t always fit in. Then there’s the peer pressure that can be oh so difficult…
In the end, however, I’ve found adults I am drawn to are usually the ones who were “different” in some major way as children.
By Adam Kamerer - JoyChaser.com on Dec 26, 2007
I’m glad you found the post inspiring.
I think it’s important to distinguish between two very different things: society seems to encourage conformity by suggesting that some behaviors are acceptable while others are not, but people themselves crave and admire individuality and people who exert that individuality. It’s an interesting dichotomy