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It will perhaps be wondered, that I mention reasoning with children: and yet I cannot but think that the true way of dealing with them. They understand it as early as they do language; and, if I mis-observe not, they love to be treated as rational creatures, sooner than is imagined. It is a pride should be cherished in them, and, as much as can be, made the greatest instrument to turn them by. But when I talk of reasoning, I do not intend any other, but such as is suited to the child’s capacity and apprehension.

Quote ID: 03045

Author

John Locke

Source

Some Thoughts Concerning Education

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