Every child needs to have for itself not only its loving parents and siblings and friends of its own age, but a grown-up friend.
Interpretation
Children benefit from having relationships with both peers and adults for guidance and support.
This quote emphasizes the importance of children's social development by highlighting that they need connections not only with their family and peers but also with mature individuals. Such grown-up friendships can provide wisdom, support, and a different perspective, enriching the childβs experience of the world around them.
In practice
A teacher might use this quote to encourage parental involvement in a child's education.
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