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What does it mean?
The speaker observes that some children lose their natural joy or innocence due to external circumstances.
In plain terms
Some kids lose their natural happiness because of what happens to them.
What can you take from it?
Trauma or hardship can strip away a child's innate joy.

Where it applies

  • discussing child welfare
  • observing behavior
  • parenting

Putting it to work

  • protecting children from trauma
  • recognizing signs of distress

Questions to consider

  • What causes children to lose their natural joy?
  • How can we restore it?

Another view

The quote implies causation without specifying what took the high out.

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