Children Quote by William P. Young
“You don't play a game or color a picture with a child to show your superiority. Rather, you choose to limit yourself so as to facilitate and honor that relationship.”
About This Quote
Treat interactions with children as mutual respect, not a chance to dominate; limit your own ego to honor the relationship.
In simple terms: Respect children, don't dominate.
Key Takeaway
Limit ego to nurture connection.
Themes
respect
humility
relationships
Mood
gentle
thoughtful
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- parenting
- teaching
- mentoring
- family time
Key Concepts
mutual respect
ego management
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you model humility for a child?
- What does honoring a relationship look like in daily life?
A Different Perspective
If you try to dominate, you may damage trust.
![“You can sit down with your child and prompt him to show you something - perhaps how to play a game [on the computer]. By learning a game, you're getting close to the kid and gaining insight into ways of learning. The kid can see this happening and feels respected, so it fosters the relationship…” quote by Seymour Papert](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/147/seymour-papert-12175_children_you-can-sit-down-with-your-child-and-pro_2374599.jpg)
