Children who grow up getting nutrition from plant foods rather than meats have a tremendous health advantage. They are less likely to develop weight problems, diabetes, high blood pressure and some forms of cancer
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The more people have studied different methods of bringing up children the more they have come to the conclusion that what good mothers and fathers instinctively feel like doing for their babies is the best after all.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes that instinctual parenting often leads to the best outcomes for children.
Benjamin Spock’s quote conveys the idea that, through various studies and theories on parenting, it has become increasingly clear that the natural instincts and feelings of loving parents are fundamentally the most beneficial for raising children. This suggests that trust in one's parental instincts is valuable in child-rearing, rather than solely relying on scientific methods or external advice.
Themes
ParentingInstinctsChildrenFamilyLove
In practice
Example use cases
A parenting seminar discussing the importance of trusting maternal and paternal instincts.
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