If he ever hits puberty we'll be in trouble.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A warning that future development of a young person will cause trouble.
- In plain terms
- If he grows up, we will face problems.
- What can you take from it?
- Youthful behavior suggests potential future issues.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does behavior become trouble?
- How do we guide growth?
Another view
It is vague about what specific trouble is expected.
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