Before Separation from Parents:
The child's attitude before separation from his parents is usually one of dependence, security and trust. They feel that their parents are their protectors and they rely on them for everything. Some of the common attitudes of a child before separation from his parents are:

1. Dependence: Children depend on their parents for everything from basic needs like food, shelter and clothing to emotional support.

2. Trust: Children trust their parents and believe that they will always be there for them no matter what.

3. Security: Children feel secure and safe when they are with their parents. They know that their parents will protect them from any harm.

4. Comfort: Children are comfortable around their parents and feel at ease in their presence.

After Separation from Parents:
The attitude of a child after separation from his parents can vary depending on the circumstances of the separation. Some common attitudes of a child after separation from his parents are:

1. Fear: Children may feel scared and anxious after separation from their parents. They may worry about their safety and well-being.

2. Anger: Children may feel angry and resentful towards their parents for leaving them. They may feel abandoned and neglected.

3. Sadness: Children may feel sad and depressed after separation from their parents. They may miss their parents and feel lonely.

4. Independence: After some time, children may begin to develop a sense of independence and self-reliance. They may learn to take care of themselves and become more self-sufficient.

5. Resilience: Children can also develop resilience and learn to cope with the challenges of separation. They may become stronger and more adaptable as a result.

In conclusion, the attitude of a child before and after separation from his parents can be vastly different. While before separation, children rely on their parents for everything, after separation they may experience a range of emotions from fear and anger to independence and resilience. It is important for parents and caregivers to provide support and guidance to help children cope with the challenges of separation.

On his way to the fair the child sees toys, a flowering mustard field, dragonflies, butterflies, doves, a huge crowd of people entering the fair, sweet shops, garlands of Gulmohar, rainbow-colored balloons, a snake charmer, and a roundabout swing.

He lags because he is captivated by the things he sees on his way to the fair. His parents constantly watch him so that he does not get lost in the crowd. He would stop at the shops with a wish to buy them and sometimes would be amazed at the beauty of nature. That's why he lags behind.
The child has numerous desires at the fair, including a desire for toys, various candies, a garland, multicolored balloons, and an intense longing to experience the merry-go-round. He continues to move forward without pausing, as whenever he stops to admire things, his parents issue a warning, saying, "Come here, my child, come!"
When he saw the roundabout in a full swing, he made a bold request to his parents to take a ride on it. But, there was no reply. When he turned to look at his parents, there was no one. That is when he realized that he had lost his way.

His anxiety and insecurity have been described in a very heart-warming way. When he realizes that he has lost his way, a deep cry rises within his dry throat and with a sudden jerk of his body, he runs from where he stood. His face is convulsed with fear, and his eyes are full of hot and fierce tears. He runs in search of his parents in all directions crying, “Mother, Father”.

The lost child loses interest in the things that he had wanted earlier because he was panic-stricken on being separated from his parents. All he wanted was to be united with them. All the things that attracted him in the fair no longer appeal to him and now the only thing that matters is finding his parents.

While he was lost, his parents would also have searched for him when they would have realized that he was not with them.

In the end, the parents, who continuously kept checking to see that he was with them right from the beginning of their journey may have suddenly realized that he was missing and came looking for the lost child. The kind and understanding man who tried to console the little boy by offering him various things at the fair may have also asked him for some description of his parents and helped him to be reunited with them.