Children love secret club houses. They love secrecy even when there's no need for secrecy.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Children naturally enjoy secrecy and secret clubs even without a practical need for privacy.
- In plain terms
- Kids like secret clubs and secrecy even when it is not needed.
- What can you take from it?
- Children have a natural desire for secrecy and exclusive groups.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do kids love secrets?
- Is secrecy healthy?
Another view
Not all children feel the same way about secrecy.
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