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Children Quote by Native American Proverb

“Remember that your children are not your own, but are lent to you by the Creator.” quote by Native American Proverb
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“Remember that your children are not your own, but are lent to you by the Creator.”

Native American Proverb

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.

Key Takeaway

Treat children with reverence and responsibility.

Themes

family spirituality stewardship

Mood

reflective respectful

Type

cultural spiritual

When to use this quote

  • parenting
  • community support
  • education programs

Key Concepts

trust divine purpose parental duty

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does seeing children as gifts change parenting?
  • What community roles support this stewardship?
A Different Perspective

Viewing children as property can lead to neglect.

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