Quotation by

Carl Jung

Children are educated by what the grown-up is and not by his talk.

Parenting

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Children learn more from the actions and behavior of adults around them than from the things adults say. This means that parents should focus on living in a way they want their children to follow, rather than just giving verbal instructions or advice.

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