In bringing up a child, think of its old age.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Child rearing should consider the long-term impact on the person's later years.
- In plain terms
- Think about how childhood affects a person's old age.
- What can you take from it?
- Parenting decisions impact a child's entire future lifespan.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How did your childhood shape your future?
- What skills do kids need most?
Another view
Many factors beyond parenting shape old age.
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