It's taken me 40-something years, but I embrace the curl. My littlest daughter has the same hair. She likes it when my hair is curly, so I wear it for her.
Nicole KidmanRead
The first duty to children is to make them happy. If you have not made them so, you have wronged them. No other good they may get can make up for that.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The primary responsibility of parents is to ensure their children's happiness, above all else.
This quote by Charles Buxton emphasizes the fundamental role parents play in their children's lives. It suggests that the essence of good parenting lies in fostering happiness in children, and failing to do so is a deep disservice. The notion is that no other achievements or advantages provided to children can compensate for a lack of joy and contentment in their upbringing.
Themes
HappinessChildrenParentingResponsibilityJoy
In practice
Example use cases
In a parenting seminar discussing the importance of emotional well-being.
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