Carriages Quote by John Locke
“Long discourses, and philosophical readings, at best, amaze and confound, but do not instruct children. When I say, therefore, that they must be treated as rational creatures, I mean that you must make them sensible, by the mildness of your carriage, and in the composure even in the correction of them, that what you do is reasonable in you, and useful and necessary for them; and that it is not out of caprichio, passion or fancy, that you command or forbid them any thing.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Some Thoughts Concerning Education, John Locke, 1693
Locke argues that children should be guided rationally, with calm and reasonable discipline, not driven by whim or passion.
In simple terms: Treat children with calm reason, not caprice.
Key Takeaway
Guide children with gentle, logical guidance.
Themes
education
reason
discipline
parenting
Mood
thoughtful
calm
authoritative
Type
advice
philosophical
parenting.
When to use this quote
- parenting
- teaching
- conflict resolution
- behavior management
Key Concepts
rationality
moral development
authority
gentle guidance
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance firmness with gentleness?
- What rational reasons can you give to a child for a rule?
A Different Perspective
Children may resist calm guidance if they expect strict authority.
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