When your child commits a wrong, take it in your arms; let it feel your heart beat against its heart; let the child know that you really and truly and sincerely love it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Ingersoll advises parents to show physical affection and reassurance to a child who has done wrong.
- In plain terms
- When a child does wrong, hug them and let them feel your love.
- What can you take from it?
- Respond to mistakes with love and reassurance.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How should we discipline?
- Does love fix mistakes?
Another view
It may not address the need for clear boundaries or consequences.
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