Never have children, only grandchildren.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker prefers grandchildren over children, implying they want the joy without the responsibility.
- In plain terms
- Have grandchildren, not children.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek the joy of family without the burden of raising kids.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What burden keeps you from having children?
- Is it better to love kids without raising them?
Another view
It dismisses the profound value of raising children despite the challenges.
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