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“I learned early on in teaching how easy it is to hurt a young person and that's never my intention.” quote by Tim Gunn
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“I learned early on in teaching how easy it is to hurt a young person and that's never my intention.”

Tim Gunn

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Source Television: Project Runway, Season 5, 2008

Teaching young people requires sensitivity because words can unintentionally cause harm.

In simple terms: Be careful with words around youth.

Key Takeaway

Speak with empathy.

Themes

education empathy communication responsibility

Mood

reflective cautious

Type

educational inspirational

When to use this quote

  • classroom
  • mentoring
  • parenting

Key Concepts

developmental psychology pedagogy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you check the impact of your feedback?
  • What strategies help repair accidental harm?
A Different Perspective

Even well‑intended feedback can hurt.

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