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Dave Eggers

You treat a kid with respect and as an adult you talk to them as if they're smart people. But you don't throw at them the trappings of adulthood and you know, the darker stuff.

Dave Eggers

Respect

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Dave Eggers is saying that when interacting with children, it’s important to acknowledge their intelligence and speak to them thoughtfully, without underestimating their understanding. However, adults should also protect children from the more serious and complex issues that come with growing up, rather than exposing them to everything at once.

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