It's a mistake not to give people a chance to learn to depend on themselves while they are young.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Allowing young people to rely on themselves builds independence and resilience early in life.
- In plain terms
- Give young people opportunities to learn self-reliance.
- What can you take from it?
- Encourage independence in youth.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you balance support and independence?
- What skills should youth master early?
Another view
Some young people may need more guidance before being left to their own devices.
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