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What does it mean?
Children are often not told the full truth by adults.
In plain terms
You remember the boy because they only tell you so much.
What can you take from it?
Expect that not all truths are shared with you.

Where it applies

  • family dynamics
  • education
  • growing up

Putting it to work

  • seeking full context
  • questioning authority

Questions to consider

  • Why do they hide the truth?
  • What have you not been told?

Another view

Sometimes withholding truth is for protection.

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