My hunch is that if we allow ourselves to give who we really are to the children in our care, we will in some way inspire cartwheels in their hearts.
Fred RogersRead
If the day ever came when we were able to accept ourselves and our children exactly as we and they are, then, I believe, we would have come very close to an ultimate understanding of what 'good' parenting means.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Accepting ourselves and our children is essential for understanding good parenting.
In this quote, Fred Rogers emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance and acceptance of one's children in the journey of parenting. He suggests that true understanding of good parenting lies in embracing our authentic selves and recognizing our children for who they truly are, rather than imposing unrealistic expectations upon them.
Themes
ParentingAcceptanceSelf-AcceptanceUnderstandingChildren
In practice
Example use cases
During a parenting workshop to highlight the importance of accepting children as they are.
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