One of my favorite stories told from a different perspective is the story of three piglets told by a wolf. The wolf explains his version of the story, trying to convince the reader that he was trying to borrow some sugar from three piglets and it was all just a big misunderstanding. Stories told from different perspective help to understand that our points of view and the points of view of other characters, including the narrator, are how we see the world and events in it.
Each person perceives the world from their or their own unique point of view. Two or 1000 people can experience the same event and get different impressions. We do not live in isolation; each person must interact and work with others to succeed or do something. To work effectively with people, it is essential that we can participate in the assessment of the situation. We must understand how others see the world to work together, communicate and show empathy and understanding. In adulthood, people expect others to listen to and respect other people’s opinions and experiences. This is an essential skill for any relationship, friendship, professional and romantic relationship.
Young children should learn that there is usually more than one view of the situation. This includes viewing the passage for reading from different points of view. When children can look at things from other points of view, they become more empathetic and kind. Presenting something from another person’s perspective can help a child better understand their motives or intentions and allow children to change their behavior to avoid hurting or offending others. Teaching children perspective perception skills gives them all the tools they need to build healthy, happy, and successful relationships.