I have long felt that the way to keep children out of trouble is to keep them interested in things. Lecturing to children is no answer to delinquency. Preaching won't keep youngsters out of trouble, but keeping their minds occupied will.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Keeping children interested is better than lecturing to prevent trouble.
- In plain terms
- Keep kids interested in things instead of lecturing to stop trouble.
- What can you take from it?
- Engage children with interests to prevent problems.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What interests the child?
- Is lecturing effective?
Another view
Interest alone may not address deeper behavioral issues.
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