The other night I told my kid 'Someday, you'll have children of your own.' He said 'So will you.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A child points out the logical flaw in a parent's prediction about the future.
- In plain terms
- The kid reminds his dad that everyone eventually gets old.
- What can you take from it?
- Logic can undercut sentimental moments.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you hope your children learn from you?
- How do you handle being corrected by kids?
Another view
It misses the emotional intent of the parent's comment.
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