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[01:]the key had to be positioned carefully to fit into it.[01:]Benjamin loved to carry the key around,[01:]shaking it vigorously.[01:]He also liked to try to place it into the slot.[01:]Because of his tender age and inplete understanding[01:]of the need to position the key just so,[01:]he would usually fail. Benjamin was not bothered in the least.[01:]He probably got as much pleasure[01:]out of the sounds the key made[01:]as he did those few times[01:]when the key actually found its way into the slot.[01:]Now both Ellen and I were perfectly happy to allow Benjamin[02:]to bang the key near the key slot.[02:]His exploratory behavior seemed harmless enough.[02:]But I soon observed an interesting phenomenon.[02:]Any Chinese staff member nearby would e over to watch Benjamin and,[02:]noting his lack of initial success, attempt to assist.[02:]He or she would hold onto Benjamin39。s performance[06:]in any old manner:[06:]In the best Chinese tradition,[06:]they were[06:]ba zhe shou jiao — teaching by holding his hand — so much so[06:]that he would happily e back for more.[06:]The idea that learning should take place by continual careful shaping[06:]and molding applies equally to the arts.[06:]Watching children at work in a classroom setting,[06:]we were astonished by their facility.[06:]Children as young as 5 or 6 were painting flowers,[06:]fish and animals with the skill and confidence of an adult。 on the other hand, skills can be picked up later.[08:]However, I do not want to overstate my case.[08:]The