Quote by Erik Erikson

Children love and want to be loved and they very much prefer the joy of accomplishment to the triumph of hateful failure. Do not mistake a child for his symptom.


Children love and want to be loved and they very much prefer

Summary

This quote emphasizes that children have a natural inclination towards love and seek validation and affection. They find happiness in achieving and succeeding rather than experiencing the negative emotions that accompany failure. It urges readers to not judge or label children based solely on their behaviors or outward symptoms, as there is more to a child's character and potential than what may first be observed.

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Failure
By Erik Erikson
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