Children Quote by Native American Proverb
“Remember that your children are not your own, but are lent to you by the Creator.”
About This Quote
Source Proverb: Native American tradition, oral
|Children are a sacred trust from the divine, not personal property, urging stewardship and humility.
In simple terms: Children are gifts from the Creator, to be cared for.
Treat children with reverence and responsibility.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- parenting
- community support
- education programs
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does seeing children as gifts change parenting?
- What community roles support this stewardship?
Viewing children as property can lead to neglect.