Parents are the bones on which children cut their teeth.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Parents endure pain or challenges as part of raising children.
- In plain terms
- Children cause parents pain while learning.
- What can you take from it?
- Parenting involves sacrifice and resilience.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What sacrifices have you made for others?
- How do you handle pain?
Another view
Children should not intentionally hurt parents.
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