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Positive Education: Whakataukī

Matu Pene —

Responsibility

He riri anō tā te tawa uho, he riri anō tā te tawa parā.

The functions of the heartwood are one thing; those of the sapwood (pulp) another.

A person who is raised well (in their conduct/taught to behave responsibly) is better equipped to deal with their emotions when confronted with conflict.