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What does it mean?
Expresses hope that his son will surpass his own achievements.
In plain terms
I hope my son does better than me.
What can you take from it?
Hope the next generation improves.

Where it applies

  • naming a child
  • setting goals
  • parenting

Putting it to work

  • set high expectations
  • support growth

Questions to consider

  • What do you want your child to achieve?

Another view

Comparisons can burden children unnecessarily.

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