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About this quote

What does it mean?
A sarcastic comment suggesting someone is uniquely resistant to the influence of their upbringing.
In plain terms
You seem to ignore your background more than anyone else.
What can you take from it?
Recognize that upbringing often influences us more than we admit.

Where it applies

  • family disputes
  • debates
  • self assessment

Putting it to work

  • examining bias
  • questioning assumptions
  • listening to feedback

Questions to consider

  • How much of our identity comes from upbringing?
  • Can anyone truly be immune to their past?

Another view

It relies on sarcasm which can obscure the real point.

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