All children are manipulators
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- It states that all children inherently use manipulation.
- In plain terms
- All children manipulate others.
- What can you take from it?
- Children naturally test boundaries to get what they want.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is manipulation a normal part of growth?
- How do you set boundaries with children?
Another view
The absolute claim ignores individual differences in child behavior.
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