The job of rearing a child consists of making conscious activities unconscious.

Summary

This quote implies that the process of raising a child involves initially putting in conscious effort and actively engaging in various activities. However, as time goes on, these activities and decisions become second nature, becoming unconscious habits and routines. It suggests that successful child rearing means effectively guiding and teaching a child until the actions required for their upbringing become ingrained and occur naturally without having to consciously think about them.

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