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What does it mean?
Children naturally seek hope, safety, or positivity.
In plain terms
Kids look for good things in their environment.
What can you take from it?
Humans instinctively move toward what is positive.

Where it applies

  • parenting
  • education
  • environment design

Putting it to work

  • create safe spaces
  • encourage optimism
  • observe behavior

Questions to consider

  • Where do you seek light?
  • What environment do you provide?

Another view

Not all children turn toward light; trauma can change this.

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