Every child needs at least one adult who is irrationally crazy about him or her.
Interpretation
Children require unconditional love and support from at least one adult figure in their lives.
This quote emphasizes the vital role that passionate and committed adults play in the development and well-being of children. Having at least one adult who is 'irrationally crazy' about a child provides the emotional support, encouragement, and security that fosters a child's growth, self-esteem, and resilience throughout their formative years.
In practice
In a parenting workshop, to highlight the importance of supportive relationships for children.
Turning on the television set can turn off the process that transforms children into people... It is primarily through observing, playing, and working with others older and younger than himself that a child discovers both what he can do and who he can become β that he develops both his ability and his identity.
A family is a place where principles are hammered and honed on the anvil of everyday living.
The ties of blood," said Spider, "are stronger than water." Water's not strong," objected Fat Charlie.
My mother was the concert master of the symphony. Absurdity and eccentricity were not criticized.
Society should see parenting as a public health issue and help parents to bring their children up feeling loved. We have birthing classes, but no parenting classes. The latter is desperately needed if we are to avoid self-destruction.
Real luxury is having the time to read endless stories in bed with my children. And I get that all the time. I'm so blessed.
My father was strict and always taught me, no matter who it is, everybody is an uncle. To me, everybody was someone I respect like family. I grew up with that.
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