Mothers, of course, are all right. They pay a chap's bills and don't bother him. But fathers bother a chap and never pay his bills.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Mothers support financially without bothering; fathers bother and never pay.
- In plain terms
- Mothers help; fathers cause trouble and avoid paying.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize differing parental roles and responsibilities.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do modern families share responsibilities?
- What expectations are fair for each parent?
Another view
Stereotypical and not universally true.
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