The parents have to learn that the child should not be…
“The parents have to learn that the child should not be insulted, humiliated, condemned. If you want to help him, love him more. Appreciate what is good in him rather than emphasizing what is bad. Talk about his goodness. Let the whole neighborhood know how nice and beautiful a boy he is. You may be able to shift his energy from the bad side to the good side, from the dark side to the lighted side, because you will make him aware that this is the way to get respect, this is the way to be honored. And you will prevent him from doing anything that makes him fall down in people's eyes.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Parents should focus on praising and loving children, highlighting their good qualities to foster respect and positive behavior.
In simple terms: Praise and love guide children toward respect.
Emphasize strengths, not flaws.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- family gatherings
- school settings
- community events
- child counseling
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance praise with constructive feedback?
- What impact does community acknowledgment have on a child's self‑image?
Overemphasis on praise may neglect necessary discipline.