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What does it mean?
A child grows up rapidly, mimicking the parent despite the parent's absence due to work.
In plain terms
Kids grow fast and copy us even when we are busy or away.
What can you take from it?
Children model behavior even when you are not watching.

Where it applies

  • working parents
  • child development
  • family life

Putting it to work

  • be mindful of influence
  • spend time wisely

Questions to consider

  • What are you teaching by example?
  • How does absence affect a child?

Another view

It assumes all parents want to be emulated by their children.

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