June 20th

At times when something is really bothering a child, it may be better if parents refrain from making random, unrelated comments, as this can make things quite confusing for a child. It is really important at such times for both parents to give well coordinated advice. Listen carefully to what the child has to say, talking to them till you can make them feel at ease.

- Daisaku Ikeda

Japanese Text:
子どもが本当に悩んでいる時に、両親がちぐはぐなことをいっては、子どもが迷ってしまう。
夫婦の連携と心構えが大切です。子どもの話をよく聞いてあげて、心から安心できるようにしてあげたいものです。

KODOMO GA HONTO NI NAYANDE IRU TOKI NI, RYOSHIN GA CHIGUHAGU NA KOTO O ITTE WA, KODOMO GA MAYOTTE SHIMAU.
FUFU NO REKEI TO KOKOROGAMAE GA TAISETSU DESU. KODOMO NO HANASHI O YOKU KIITE AGETE, KOKORO KARA ANSHIN DEKIRU YO NI SHITE AGETAI MONO DESU.

(Josei ni okuru kotoba 365 nichi, pg. 187)