I think what Picasso means is that as children it's much easier to look at the world objectively; to question things; to ask "what if?" And, children are way less inhibited than adults!
In art, we can rely too much on what we think we're seeing, and loose sight of what's actually in front of us. This can apply to life too. We often let our preconceptions (of events, ideas, people, etc.) effect the way we experience life. These preconceptions come with age and (if left unchallenged) can cause bitterness, cynicism, and lack of inspiration.
How do you restore your objectiveness? In art, concentrating on what you see can help. You can also focus on the space around the subject first. In life, it's important to keep an open mind, observe the world, and question everything!
As for our inhibitions: Do children loose the compulsion to finger-paint because they're concerned about the mess afterwards? No. Do they worry about whether or not their work will make it to the fridge? No, there's always room somewhere. Do they frustratedly pace the room, refusing to work until they find inspiration? No, they'd rather draw a monkey wearing a bow-tie, because it'll make their friend laugh.
Children are far less complicated, and more expressive than adults! Shouldn't we adopt their approach to art... to life?
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