Child Quote by Robin R. Meyers
““Conversation is how values get ordered, how passion is made contagious. If a parent talks about it, it's important. If a child is allowed to join the conversation, then that child becomes more than a table decoration, he has a part to play in the drama that is growing up. If his ideas count, then he counts. Children gain essential access to adulthood by being given a safe place to speak, and by rehearsing their thoughts out loud before the most patient and supportive audience they will ever know.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Parenting Workshop, 2018
Dialogue empowers children, giving them voice and agency in their development.
In simple terms: Talk gives children importance.
Encourage open family discussions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- family meals
- school meetings
- therapy sessions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you ensure children feel heard?
- What topics benefit from child input?
Adults may dominate conversation, limiting true child input.