# Habit and Custom in Some Thoughts Concerning Education

> Theme guide for Some Thoughts Concerning Education by John Locke.

Locke repeatedly emphasizes the power of habit and custom in shaping both body and mind, arguing that gradual exposure and consistent practice can make even harsh conditions tolerable and beneficial, as seen in hardening children to cold or wet feet.

## Where it surfaces

- [Some Thoughts Concerning Education](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/some_thoughts_concerning_education_se/chapters/some-thoughts-concerning-education): Locke argues that children should be taught through repeated practice until actions become habitual and natural, rather than through memorizing rules.

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