Jatin and Laila spent some time thinking and Jatin said, "I think it's because they're free to do what they want. Just think! They don't have anyone to answer to! They can do as they please!
No school, no homework or going to office or doing household chores! What a life! Really, they seem to have all the fun." He felt a little sorry for himself and thought that, actually, he had a very raw deal, not to mention all other humans!
Laila took a little longer to come up with an answer. Then she said slowly, "Maybe it's because they're doing what they're supposed to be doing?"
"What?!" Jatin didn't know what she was talking about! "Please, could you explain that so we could all understand?"
"I think," said Laila, "it's because they are closer to what nature meant them to be. They look after themselves, live as they are naturally meant to live and are not dependent on anyone. When they are pampered and spoilt and kept as pets they lose their instincts. Except for those that are lucky enough to be the pets of someone who is wise enough not to smother their "natural nature"!
Shivani was really impressed with Laila's answer!
"Yes!" she said. "I think that is more or less what it is! After all if we were not allowed to be children and had someone doing for us all that we were supposed to be doing we wouldn't be happy either!"
Jatin was not so sure! He felt that he really wouldn't mind if someone would do all his homework and clean his room and go to school for him! But I think if he tried that for a few days he would be unhappy too!