The man who has an intelligent child is doomed to spend his life justifying every decision he makes
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Parenting an intelligent child requires constant justification for choices because the child questions them.
- In plain terms
- Smart children make their parents explain every choice they make.
- What can you take from it?
- Intelligence in children demands more from parents in explanation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you explain your choices to your children?
- How do you handle being questioned by a smart kid?
Another view
It frames intelligence as a burden rather than a gift.
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