Affectionate Quote by Brigham Young
“Children need directing and teaching what is right in a kind, affectionate manner How often we see parents demand obedience, good behavior, kind words, pleasant looks, a sweet voice and a bright eye from a child or children when they themselves are full of bitterness and scolding! How inconsistent and unreasonable this is!”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Parenting Advice, Brigham Young, 1855
Children thrive when taught kindness with love, not through harshness.
In simple terms: Teach kindness with love, not harshness.
Key Takeaway
Model compassion in parenting.
Themes
parenting
kindness
consistency
Mood
thoughtful
hopeful
Type
ethical
reflective
When to use this quote
- family life
- educational settings
- discipline practices
Key Concepts
moral education
emotional intelligence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you model kindness despite personal bitterness?
- What steps help shift from scolding to nurturing?
A Different Perspective
Parents may struggle to break their own negative patterns.
![“If I do manage to come up with a scheme [to naming], however, I stick to it, which is why my cats are named after gods-Loki and Athena, who are, respectively, absolutely straightforward and affectionate, and dumber than dirt. I learned my lesson. I will name my next cat 'Satan' or 'Marduk' or…” quote by Ursula Vernon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/85d/ursula-vernon-21101_affectionate_if-i-do-manage-to-come-up-with-a-scheme_100482.jpg)
