Ability Quote by Stella Chess
“There is a parallel between the twos and the tens. Tens are trying to test their abilities again, sizing up and experimenting to discover how to fit in. They don't mean everything they do and say. They are just testing. . . . Take a good deal of your daughter's behavior with a grain of salt. Try to handle the really outrageous as matter-of-factly as you would a mistake in grammar or spelling.”
About This Quote
Source Blog Post: Parenting Insights, 2019
Children test abilities; treat outrageous behavior with calm, like minor errors.
In simple terms: Treat children's outbursts calmly.
Key Takeaway
Respond with measured perspective.
Themes
parenting
behavior
calmness
Mood
practical
empathetic
Type
advice
reflective
When to use this quote
- school incidents
- family gatherings
- online interactions
Key Concepts
developmental psychology
communication
Questions to Reflect On
- When is firm discipline needed?
- How to differentiate testing from misconduct?
A Different Perspective
Not all behavior is harmless; safety concerns arise.
