Introduction Today's children are growing up in a world where technology is an integral part of our daily lives. Sometimes it seems as if the sunlight softly and imperceptibly merges with the lights of the monitors, and amid this flickering symphony, kids learn to take new technologies for granted. But what will become of a generation that has forgotten how to be surprised? In this article, I want to discuss the reasons for this phenomenon, highlight the importance of the ability to wonder for children, and suggest specific strategies for addressing this problem. Why and why do children need to be surprised? Wonder is the wind that sets the sails of our curiosity and allows us to pave the way for new things. horizons. The ability to be surprised plays an important role in human development because it stimulates the desire to learn new things, be open to the world and adapt to change. Wonder brings the spark of interaction with others and allows children to develop creativity and emotional connection with the world around them. Consequences of ignoring the problem: If we do not focus on this problem and allow children to grow up in a world where wonder has been lost, we risk creating a generation unable to adapt to new situations, lack of creativity and innovation. Without the ability to be surprised, children can become indifferent to the surrounding reality and closed in their own little worlds. Ultimately, this can lead to a decline in social connections, a reluctance to take risks, and a desire for change. Specific strategies to support children's capacity for wonder: 1. Limit screen time We need to monitor children's screen time and stimulate their interest in traditional forms of entertainment and learning. Limiting time spent in the virtual world will preserve the joy of interacting with the real world and open up many opportunities for surprise and new discoveries for children. 2. Developing critical thinking and empathy By stimulating children's curiosity and wonder, we should include them in discussions of various issues, offer problems to solve and help analyze situations and feelings of other people. Teaching children to empathize, reflect, and respect the opinions of others is one of the ways to open their souls and their capacity for wonder.3. Organizing joint classes and activities Fill your child’s life with the colors of communication, the joy of discovery and the warmth of mutual understanding. Family activities that encourage communication, interaction, and problem-solving together will allow children to develop communication skills and learn to find joy in collaborative efforts.4. Involving children in sports and physical activities Give your child the opportunity to feel the wind in their hair, the sun on their skin and the adrenaline in their blood. Sports and physical activity will help children to be amazed at their capabilities and achievements, and to realize that success requires effort.5. Teaching children intercultural communication and travelOpen a window to the world of the unknown for your child, let him feel the taste of different cultures and hear the harmony of the diversity of the world. Travel and intercultural communication contribute to broadening one's horizons and understanding the diversity of the world. By traveling and experiencing different cultures, children will be amazed at the diversity of traditions, customs and histories of peoples, which will lead to the development of tolerance and global thinking. Conclusion The ability to be surprised is a gift that we should cherish and develop in children. In the age of technology, when the virtual world is becoming more and more exciting and attractive, it is important for us adults to remember the need to help children maintain a connection with reality and cultivate curiosity, creativity and emotional openness. After all, this is the only way we can provide them with a bright and eventful future, where they can rejoice and be surprised by every new day, every meeting, every