What we want is to see the child in pursuit of knowledge, and not knowledge in pursuit of the child.
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I am afraid we must make the world honest before we can honestly say to our children that honesty is the best policy.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True honesty in the world must be established before we can genuinely teach our children its value.
This quote by George Bernard Shaw emphasizes the necessity of creating a world where honesty is upheld and practiced. It suggests that only when honesty is a common standard can we confidently instill its importance in the younger generation, highlighting the relationship between societal values and parental guidance.
Themes
HonestyWorldChildrenPolicyValues
In practice
Example use cases
During a parenting workshop discussing moral values.
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