Adults don't know how to respect and really love their young ones. Often love is confused with possession. … - Dacia Maraini

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Dacia Maraini

Adults don't know how to respect and really love their young ones. Often love is confused with possession. You say "this is my" about your child, without taking into account that you're dealing with a real person with his
her own personality, rights, and autonomy, even when very young.

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