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Basic things Quote by Rajneesh

“Freedom is the basic thing. Consciousness grows in freedom and starts dying, becomes paralyzed and crippled, when things are forced. And up to now, this has been done. This is the greatest crime that parents have always committed against children. They go on forcing the child.” quote by Rajneesh
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“Freedom is the basic thing. Consciousness grows in freedom and starts dying, becomes paralyzed and crippled, when things are forced. And up to now, this has been done. This is the greatest crime that parents have always committed against children. They go on forcing the child.”

Rajneesh

About This Quote

Source Book: Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda, 1946

Freedom nurtures consciousness; coercion stifles growth and harms children.

In simple terms: Freedom lets minds grow; forcing harms.

Key Takeaway

Allow children autonomy to thrive.

Themes

freedom parenting psychology

Mood

concerned reflective

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • education
  • family dynamics
  • child rearing
  • mental health

Key Concepts

autonomy development rights

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can parents balance guidance and autonomy?
  • What limits does forced conformity impose?
A Different Perspective

Freedom alone doesn't guarantee healthy development without guidance.

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