Children killing children. That's a terrible thing." "What…
““Children killing children. That's a terrible thing." "What do you think has gone wrong?" "It's not just the children. It's the grown-ups too. Some people are growing children, not raising children, and there's a big difference." "What do you mean?" "Well, people grow hogs. You give them a place to live, give them all the food they need to keep growing, and make sure that they don't get sick on you. With children you got to raise them. Of course, you feed and clothe them. But a parent has to take the time to teach them right and wrong. A parent has to discipline them. And a parent got to be there to listen to them, help them with their problems. I think most people do their best, but there are some parents these days that are growing children, not raising children. "It's a sad thing. These children have everything they need to grow up, but they are missing something inside. They must hurt awful bad and no one has shown them the way to live. Buying them their food or even fancy clothes or a car ain't going to help if a child is hurting inside. We all need the same things.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Children suffer when adults fail to nurture them, confusing provision with genuine care, leading to internal hurt.
In simple terms: Children need real care, not just provision.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize emotional nurturing of children.
Themes
parenting
social responsibility
empathy
growth
well‑being
Mood
sad
concerned
Type
critical
reflective
When to use this quote
- parenting workshops
- school counseling
- community support programs
Key Concepts
developmental psychology
social ethics
family dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can parents balance material and emotional needs?
- What community resources aid child development?
A Different Perspective
Material provision alone cannot heal emotional wounds.