The article explores the connections between Quakerism and contemporary parenting practices, highlighting how the principles of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship (SPICES) reflect positive child-rearing techniques. The author recounts personal experiences from childhood and recent parenting decisions influenced by these values, particularly during the pandemic. The realization that Quaker beliefs resonate with modern insights into child development brings a deeper understanding of faith and parenting, suggesting that religious principles can effectively guide positive family environments.
Her response might seem surprising, but we're Quakers, and avoiding judgment is pretty on-brand.
I had a Queen's Gambit moment. Whereas the chess champ saw pawns moving across a phantom board, I saw each child-rearing best practice I’d been writing about line up with a principle of Quakerism.
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