With artists, Vollard was not the eternally nurturing, self-sacrificing sort.
She says that paying children to elicit certain behavior may have destructive consequences in developing character, potentially nurturing self-interest at the expense of kinder motives.
Women were bound by feminine ideals at the start of the last century – expected to be submissive, nurturing, self-effacing – and we still are today.
They should be nurturing self-sacrificial love and faithfulness wherever it is found, not drawing lists of who is to be allowed to love and how.
People don't speak so much about stoicism and endurance and the virtues of a classic education, more about individuality, nurturing, self-fulfilment and fun.
Many Chinese complain scathingly that their system kills independent thought and creativity, and they envy the American system for nurturing self-reliance — and for trying to make learning exciting and not just a chore.
Considering the difference between punishment and nurturing self-discipline in our children can boost parental confidence to be firm when needed, rather than harsh (damaging to family relationships and to children's view of themselves) or ineffectual (don't expect much response from a "Please take your hands off his neck, Johnny, there's a love").
Girls are supposed to be nurturing, self-sacrificing, non-aggressive and attractive; "care" is largely seen as a feminine characteristic.
On this view, self-cultivation that is aimed at nurturing self-mastery must include forming a concentrated, reverential mind-set (jing) and a discerning sense of appropriateness.
To someone who is depressed, the lack of physical presence and the "feel free to post anything without consequences" attitude of social media is not conducive to a supportive environment for nurturing self-love, hope and encouragement.
The inclusion of the elderly in a continuing education system can have a number of positive effects, including nurturing self-development and allowing them to meet personal goals, preparing them to play an active role in various spheres of social life, preventing feelings of isolation and marginalization, and introducing them to changes in science, technology, and society.
