Quote by Maurice Sendak

To get a child's trust - you may know or not - is a very hard thing to do. They're so used to not believing adults - because adults tell tales and lies all the time.

To get a child's trust - you may know or not - is a very har

Summary

This quote highlights the challenges of earning a child's trust. It suggests that children have an inherent skepticism of adults due to their past experiences of being lied to or misled. As a result, gaining a child's trust can be difficult as they are conditioned to doubt and question the credibility of adults. The quote emphasizes the need for adults to be honest and authentic in their interactions with children in order to overcome this barrier and build a trusting relationship.

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By Maurice Sendak

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