The lost child loses interest in the things he previously desired.
He loses his enthusiasm for the toys, sweets, rides, and other attractions of the fair. Before becoming separated from his parents, these things captivated him. However, once lost, his overwhelming panic and fear shift his focus entirely to reuniting with his family. The material objects that once held such allure become meaningless in the face of his deep-seated need for parental security and love. The attractions that filled him with excitement before are now irrelevant; his only desire is to find his mother and father. The separation instills in him a profound sense of vulnerability and loneliness, effectively erasing his previous desires. The fair's wonders are replaced by the singular, desperate plea: "I want my father, I want my mother."
