Child Quote by Dalai Lama XIV

““Live so when your children think of fairness and integrity they think of you.””

Dalai Lama XIV

About This Quote

Children learn fairness and integrity by observing their parents' behavior.

In simple terms: Parents model fairness and integrity for kids.

Key Takeaway

Live with integrity to teach children.

Themes

family morality integrity role modeling education

Mood

inspirational hopeful

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

parenting workshops
school curricula
community mentoring

Key Concepts

ethical development intergenerational influence

Questions to Reflect On

How can parents improve their moral example?
What other influences shape children's sense of fairness?

A Different Perspective

Parents may fail to model these values consistently.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.7 out of 5 (8 ratings)

More by Dalai Lama XIV

This is my simple religion. No need for temples. No need for complicated philosophy. Your own mind, your own heart is the temple. Your…

Dalai Lama XIV

Image

“Transforming the mind involves first learning to know it, then identifying how it functions so as to eliminate the three main mental poisons, which…

Dalai Lama XIV

Image

“our ability to reframe our situation more positively”

Dalai Lama XIV

Image

“The fourth and final circuit is “our ability to be generous.”

Dalai Lama XIV

Image

“In general, if we carefully examine any given situation in a very unbiased and honest way, we will realize that to a large extent…

Dalai Lama XIV

Image

“No matter what activity or practice we are pursuing, there isn't anything that isn't made easier through constant familiarity and training. Through training, we…

Dalai Lama XIV

Image

“It is important to consider others at least as important as ourselves. This is the essence of spirituality.”

Dalai Lama XIV

Image

“I maintain that Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Judaism, Sikhism, Taoism, and Zoroastrianism all hold up love as an ideal, seek to benefit…

Dalai Lama XIV