What cannot be talked about cannot be put to rest. And if it is not, the wounds will fester from generation to generation.
Bruno BettelheimRead
Raising children is a creative endeavor, an art rather than a science.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Raising children involves creativity and intuition, not just scientific principles.
Bruno Bettelheim highlights that parenting is not merely a systematic approach grounded in scientific methods, but rather a nuanced and artistic process that requires creativity, adaptability, and emotional intelligence. It requires understanding the unique needs of each child and responding to them in a way that nurtures their individuality and growth.
Themes
ParentingCreativityChildrenArtGrowth
In practice
Example use cases
In a parenting workshop, you might say, 'As Bruno Bettelheim said, raising children is a creative endeavor, not a science.'
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Punishment may make us obey the orders we are given, but at best it will only teach an obedience to authority, not a self-control which enhances our self-respect.
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Not only is our love for our children sometimes tinged with annoyance, discouragement, and disappointment, the same is true for the love our children feel for us.
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The ability to read becomes devalued when what one has learned to read adds nothing of importance to one's life.
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