Summertime and the livin' is easy, Fish are jumpin', and the cotton is high. Oh yo' daddy's rich, and yo' ma is good lookin', So hush, little baby, don' yo' cry.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A soothing lullaby depicts an idyllic life to comfort a child.
- In plain terms
- Life is easy and your parents are rich and nice so do not cry.
- What can you take from it?
- Comfort often comes from imagining security and peace.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes you feel safe?
- What do you want your child to feel?
Another view
The idyllic life described does not reflect reality for everyone.
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