The child lives in the moment.

this leads to great freedom but also great selfishness

The adult has the benefit of perspective.

this manifests as wisdom but also great self consciousness

What freedom?  The freedom to create and explore

What selfishness?  The selfishness of one who does not know the wants and needs of others

What wisdom?  The wisdom of understanding born of patience

What self consciousness? The self consciousness born of fear and perceived judgement

… and perhaps the wisdom to balance them all?