Thank God kids never mean well.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Tomlin remarks that children often act without understanding the consequences of their actions.
- In plain terms
- Kids usually do things without meaning to cause good.
- What can you take from it?
- Children often act unintentionally.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What did kids do to you?
- How do kids show love?
Another view
Kids are often capable of genuine good intentions.
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