Life must be lived and curiosity kept alive. One must never, for whatever reason, turn his back on life.
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Furnish an example, stop preaching, stop shielding, don't prevent self-reliance and initiative, allow your children to develop along thier own lines.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Encourage independence and initiative in children rather than simply instructing them.
Eleanor Roosevelt emphasizes the importance of allowing children to explore and develop their own abilities without excessive guidance. This approach fosters self-reliance and initiative, enabling them to grow into capable, independent individuals who can navigate the world on their own terms.
Themes
IndependenceInitiativeSelf-RelianceParentingEducation
In practice
Example use cases
In a parenting workshop discussing the importance of fostering independence in children.
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