Children hear how adults speak about everyone—from leaders to workers, from relatives to strangers. If the parental tone is often dismissive or superior, the child learns that strength lies in standing above others. Confucius models the opposite posture: seeking a teacher in every encounter. For parents, this can mean learning from the patience of a caregiver, the courage of a neighbor, or even from a child's fresh honesty. When a parent says sincerely, 'You taught me something today,' it dignifies the child and demonstrates that being an adult does not mean having nothing left to learn.