My toddler has a complete meltdown every time I say we have to leave somewhere and I realize I never actually prepared him for transitions, I just expect him to switch gears instantly like an adult.
More people experience this than they realize.
The adult is imposing linear time expectations on a child who experiences the world as continuous present moments.
“Where Are You with Children and time — how they experience it?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.