I never tire of the great story told on "Caine's Arcade." Much of the attention goes to Caine, the bright, creative, and wonderfully genuine young man at the center of this story. The more I watch this the more I appreciate Nirvan who was willing to support and highlight Caine's unique project. I think we sometimes have predetermined ideas of what learning or creativity looks like instead of seeking it's authentic demonstration through natural play and exploration. We can do a lot more by discovering and supporting this natural growth than trying to mold it into our own ideas of what children should be doing. That's not to say teachers and parents can't provide inspiration and ideas but if a child takes that support in a new direction the best thing to do us provide support and recognition, just like Nirvan did here.
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