You teach your daughters the diameters of the planets and wonder when you are done that they do not delight in your company.
Samuel JohnsonRead
At every step the child should be allowed to meet the real experience of life; the thorns should never be plucked from his roses.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Children should experience life's challenges to learn and grow.
Ellen Key emphasizes the importance of allowing children to encounter both the beautiful and painful aspects of life. By facing challenges and adversity, children develop resilience, understanding, and appreciation for life's complexities, which contribute to their overall growth and character development.
Themes
ChildrenExperienceGrowthLearningLife
In practice
Example use cases
During a parenting seminar to illustrate child development.
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