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“Because of something she heard in school, Corrie asked her father what "sex sin" was while the two of them were riding on a train together. The father asked the little girl to carry his bag off the train. When she admitted that she could not do so, he said he would not be much of a father to…” quote by Corrie Ten Boom
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““Because of something she heard in school, Corrie asked her father what "sex sin" was while the two of them were riding on a train together. The father asked the little girl to carry his bag off the train. When she admitted that she could not do so, he said he would not be much of a father to expect this of her. The load was too heavy. This was the case, he said, with some knowledge. She needed to trust her father to give her knowledge at the right time.””

Corrie Ten Boom

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A child’s curiosity about sin leads to a lesson in timing and trust, illustrating that knowledge is given when one is ready.

In simple terms: Knowledge is shared when one is ready.

Key Takeaway

Respect timing in teaching and learning.

Themes

faith trust knowledge parenting

Mood

reflective spiritual

Type

religious educational

When to use this quote

  • parent‑child dialogue
  • spiritual growth
  • trust building

Key Concepts

theology psychology education

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is the right time to share difficult truths?
  • How can trust be built through patience?
A Different Perspective

Premature revelations can cause harm.

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