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What does it mean?
Youth is wasted when spent solely on raising offspring.
In plain terms
Children take up all youth's energy.
What can you take from it?
Don't let parenting consume your prime years.

Where it applies

  • family planning
  • career decisions
  • parenting choices

Putting it to work

  • balance work and family
  • savor youth
  • evaluate priorities

Questions to consider

  • What is youth for?
  • Is raising children a waste?

Another view

Parenting can bring profound meaning.

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