I came back to work when my children were two months old. At that early age, they seem to have little awareness of anybody but their Raggedy Ann dolls, so it wasn't a matter of them missing me. I was missing them.
Jane PauleyRead
Kids learn more from example than from anything you say; I'm convinced they learn very early not to hear anything you say, but to watch what you do.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Children absorb lessons not just from words but through observing actions.
This quote by Jane Pauley emphasizes the significant impact of role modeling in a child's learning process. It suggests that children tend to disregard spoken instructions or advice in favor of closely observing the actions and behaviors of adults, making it crucial for caregivers and educators to exemplify the values and principles they wish to impart.
Themes
ChildrenLearningExampleBehaviorEducation
In practice
Example use cases
A teacher discussing the importance of integrity in a classroom setting could use this quote to reinforce the idea that actions speak louder than words.
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