"When Kate was born, she was born into a world of joy and happiness and confidence. The difference between the children is night and day. She's happy, she's thriving, she's full of self-confidence. I tell her she's beautiful every day before I send her off to school"
- Lynn Johnston
About this Quote
This quote by Lynn Johnston highlights the stark contrast in between the experiences of 2 kids, Kate and another unnamed kid. While the other child was born into a world of struggle and difficulty, Kate was born into a world filled with happiness, happiness, and self-confidence. This distinction is evident in the method Kate carries herself - she mores than happy, thriving, and full of confidence. The speaker, probably Kate's parent, makes a conscious effort to reinforce her self-regard by telling her she is beautiful every day before she goes to school. This reveals the value of a nurturing and favorable environment in forming a kid's self-confidence and overall well-being.
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