Quote by Charles Buxton

The first duty to children is to make them happy, If you have not made them so, you have wronged them, No other good they may get can make up for that.

The first duty to children is to make them happy, If you hav

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This quote emphasizes the primary responsibility of adults towards children - that is, to ensure their happiness. It suggests that if adults fail to provide children with happiness, they have done them a disservice. The quote asserts that no other material or beneficial outcomes can compensate for the absence of happiness in a child's life. Therefore, prioritizing a child's emotional well-being and creating a joyous environment for them is of utmost importance in fulfilling the duty towards children.

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By Charles Buxton

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