But what good is it to teach a child to count, if you don't show him that he counts for something?

Chris Cleave
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In the movie, The Good Son, a father teaches his son how to count. The father says to his son, “But what good is it to teach a child to count, if you don't show him that he counts for something?” You can show your child that he counts for something by giving him a sense of worth and self-esteem. Showing a child how much he is valued by providing a stable home and a loving family life.

Source: Everyone Brave Is Forgiven

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