Blindfold facts for kids
.png)
A blindfold is a piece of cloth or other material that is tied over a person's eyes. When someone wears a blindfold, they cannot see anything. People use blindfolds for many different reasons.
Sometimes, blindfolds are used in fun games played by children, like "blind man's bluff." They can also be used as sleep masks to help a person sleep when a room is too bright. Magicians sometimes use blindfolds in their magic tricks to make things seem more mysterious.
Why Blindfolds Are Used
Blindfolds have several interesting uses:
- For Games: In games like "pin the tail on the donkey" or "blind man's bluff," a blindfold makes the game more challenging and fun. Players have to rely on their other senses.
- For Sleeping: Many people use soft sleep masks to block out light. This helps them sleep better, especially when traveling or if their room is not dark enough.
- In Magic Tricks: Magicians might wear a blindfold to make it look like they can "see" without their eyes, adding to the mystery of their performance.
- For Training: Sometimes, blindfolds are used in training exercises to help people improve their other senses, like hearing or touch.
Blindfolds as Symbols
Blindfolds are not just practical items; they also have important meanings. Since the 1400s, the blindfold has been a strong symbol in stories and art.
One famous example is Lady Justice. She is often shown wearing a blindfold. This symbolizes that justice should be fair and unbiased. It means that everyone should be treated equally under the law, no matter who they are. The blindfold shows that justice does not "see" or favor anyone; it treats all people the same.
Related pages
Images for kids
-
Astronauts Richard H. Truly and Guion Bluford sleeping on board the Challenger. Bluford, in the foreground (upside-down) wears a sleep mask. Astronauts may find it difficult to sleep in space.
-
Sleep mask
-
A blindfolded woman taking part in an exercise.
