Quote by P. J. O'Rourke

Even very young children need to be informed about dying. Explain the concept of death very carefully to your child. This will make threatening him with it much more effective.


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This quote suggests that it is important to teach young children about death in order to use it as a form of threat effectively. However, it is essential to understand that the concept of death should not be used to frighten or discipline children. Instead, explaining death with care and sensitivity can help children develop a healthy understanding of the end of life and enable them to process grief and loss in a healthier way as they grow older.

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By P. J. O'Rourke
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