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“All children should be loved, protected, nurtured--emotionally and intellectually--respected, and never, under any circumstances, underestimated. Especially, most essentially, by themselves.” quote by Augusten Burroughs
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““All children should be loved, protected, nurtured--emotionally and intellectually--respected, and never, under any circumstances, underestimated. Especially, most essentially, by themselves.””

Augusten Burroughs

About This Quote

Source Book: Running with Scissors by Augusten Burroughs, 2002

Children need unconditional love, safety, intellectual stimulation, respect, and self‑belief; underestimating them harms development.

In simple terms: Kids deserve love, protection, respect, and confidence.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate supportive environments for children.

Themes

love protection respect self‑esteem

Mood

hopeful empathetic

Type

advice inspirational

When to use this quote

  • parenting
  • education
  • mental health counseling

Key Concepts

child development psychology emotional intelligence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can adults model self‑respect for kids?
  • What barriers prevent children from believing in themselves?
A Different Perspective

Children may internalize low expectations despite external support.

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