Ask your child what he wants for dinner only if he's buying.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The quote suggests only asking a child what they want for dinner if they are paying, implying a transactional view of care.
- In plain terms
- Ask about dinner only if the child pays.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid catering without contribution.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Should care always be tied to payment?
- How do we balance generosity and responsibility?
Another view
It ignores the nurturing aspect of parenting that isn’t always transactional.
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