Motive Obscure
] WONDER if there has ever been a family, whose members have not complained of favouritism? I’m inclined to doubt. it, especially when the children are between about 7 and 11 years old. At that age, their sense of justice is developing very quickly, but it is rather crude and doesn’t consider finer points. "Tt’s an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth." Later, comes the appreciation of the importance of motive. I mention this, so that you may not feel too hurt when they accuse you of being unfair. Children have to learn to make allowances and see beyond the results, to the motive, so don’t be surprised if it takes a little time-(" Equality in the Family,’ Miss D. E. Dolton, 3¥YA, July 14.)
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 5, Issue 113, 22 August 1941, Page 5
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130Motive Obscure New Zealand Listener, Volume 5, Issue 113, 22 August 1941, Page 5
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