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.”
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.
Model and discuss respectful behavior.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- family meals
- school talks
- coach discussions
- online safety
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you make justice tangible for a child?
- What stories illustrate fairness in everyday life?
Children may resist or misinterpret abstract concepts without concrete examples.