If I had to make a general rule for living and working…
“If I had to make a general rule for living and working with children, it might be this: be wary of saying or doing anything to a child that you would not do to another adult, whose good opinion and affection you valued.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Treat children as adults in respect and affection, avoiding double standards that harm relationships.
In simple terms: Respect children like adults.
Show consistent respect to kids.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- parent‑child interactions
- teaching
- discipline
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance authority with respect?
- What boundaries differ for children vs adults?
Adults may not always be appropriate models.