Teaching kids to count is fine, but teaching them what counts is best. —Bob Talbert
“Teaching kids to count is fine, but teaching them what counts is best.”

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Tarush from Kasganj SEPTEMBER 26, 2021
Teaching kind to count is fine but teaching them what counts is best
Am SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
Teaching kids to count is fine, but teaching them what counts is best
Kechenet from Santo-domingo APRIL 20, 2021
That's really great
James from Provo MAY 10, 2018
If Parents don't show children the important things, undesirable things will fill the void we leave.

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