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Communication Quote by Peggy Orenstein

“It's particularly important as parents in our conversations with our daughters and our sons to consider ideas intimate justice when we talk about and set them going on their early formative experience.” quote by Peggy Orenstein
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“It's particularly important as parents in our conversations with our daughters and our sons to consider ideas intimate justice when we talk about and set them going on their early formative experience.”

Peggy Orenstein

About This Quote

Source Book: Girls & Sex: Navigating the Complicated World of Adolescence, 2017

Parents should discuss fairness and respect in relationships early, shaping children’s understanding of justice in personal interactions.

In simple terms: Teach kids fairness in relationships early.

Key Takeaway

Model and discuss respectful behavior.

Themes

parenting gender justice communication

Mood

thoughtful concerned

Type

educational advisory

When to use this quote

  • family meals
  • school talks
  • coach discussions
  • online safety

Key Concepts

feminist theory developmental psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you make justice tangible for a child?
  • What stories illustrate fairness in everyday life?
A Different Perspective

Children may resist or misinterpret abstract concepts without concrete examples.

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