I was the same kind of father as I was a harpist - I played by ear.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He compares his parenting to his music style: intuitive and unplanned.
- In plain terms
- I parented intuitively like I played music.
- What can you take from it?
- Trust intuition in parenting but know when structure is needed.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much do you plan versus follow your gut in parenting?
- Is intuition enough for complex responsibilities?
Another view
Intuition alone can miss important structural needs in child development.
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