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“Once there was a little bunny who wanted to run away. So he said to his mother, "I am running away". "If you run away", said his mother, "I will run after you. For you are my little bunny".” quote by Margaret Wise Brown
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“Once there was a little bunny who wanted to run away. So he said to his mother, "I am running away". "If you run away", said his mother, "I will run after you. For you are my little bunny".”

Margaret Wise Brown

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 expresses desire to leave, but a parent promises to follow, showing unconditional love and protective devotion.

In simple terms: A child wants to leave; a parent vows to stay.

Key Takeaway

Cherish protective bonds.

Themes

family love protection

Mood

tender protective

Type

narrative emotional

When to use this quote

  • parent‑child relationships
  • separation anxiety
  • growth
  • independence

Key Concepts

Attachment unconditional support

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance caring for others with fostering independence?
  • What does “running after you” mean in your life?
A Different Perspective

The promise may limit the child's autonomy.

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