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Nadia Boulanger

Loving a child doesn't mean giving in to all his whims to love him is to bring out the best in him, to teach him to love what is difficult.

Nadia Boulanger

Parenting

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Showing love to a child involves guiding them to develop strength and patience, not just satisfying every desire they have. True care means helping them appreciate challenges rather than avoiding them.

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