A child develops individuality long before he develops taste. I have seen my kid straggle into the kitchen in the morning with the outfits that need only one accessory: an empty gin bottle.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker observes that children often express individuality before developing good taste.
- In plain terms
- Kids pick clothes based on personality before they learn style.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept that kids will dress weirdly while learning style.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When do children learn taste?
Another view
The example of a gin bottle may not be universally relatable.
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