Youngsters of the age of two or three are endowed with extraordinary strength. They can lift a dog twice their own weight and dump him into the bathtub.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author notes the surprising physical power of toddlers compared to their small size.
- In plain terms
- Small children can lift heavy things unexpectedly.
- What can you take from it?
- Never underestimate the strength of small children.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What surprises you about kids?
- How do you manage child strength?
Another view
Generalizing toddler behavior might miss individual differences.
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