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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…” quote by Robin R. Meyers
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““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.””

Robin R. Meyers

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.

Key Takeaway

Encourage open family discussions.

Themes

communication empowerment family

Mood

supportive hopeful

Type

educational inspirational

When to use this quote

  • family meals
  • school meetings
  • therapy sessions

Key Concepts

developmental psychology social learning agency

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you ensure children feel heard?
  • What topics benefit from child input?
A Different Perspective

Adults may dominate conversation, limiting true child input.

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