Becoming Quote by Prentice Mulford
“Parents sometimes forget that after the child emerges from the utter physical and mental helplessness of infancy, it is becoming more and more an individual.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Art of Living, 1885
Children grow from dependence to individuality, a natural progression.
In simple terms: Kids become individuals as they grow.
Support autonomy, respect growth.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- parenting
- education
- childhood milestones
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can parents balance guidance and freedom?
- When does independence become self‑reliance?
Children still need guidance.