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Quotes by Dr. Seuss



“A person's a person, no matter how small.”  — Dr. Seuss
“Adults are just outdated children.”  — Dr. Seuss

These two quotes connected to me in many ways. I am an Education Coordinator in an agency of 21 preschools. Many times, when coaching directors and aiding in behavior understanding and management, I remind teachers that a child is dealing with an adult emotion and processing it through a mental/emotional understanding of a 3 - 5 year old. I even recall a time when a director told me that they didn't’ understand why a child would continue acting a certain way knowing they were wrong. I turn and ask them you ever continue to do something or continue to be upset knowing you were wrong? I would always get a look of realization in their eyes. So, no matter how small a child is they are people just like you and me, simply dealing with similar situation through their mental capability and understanding.

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