I know I was horrible at times, I was. I really kept a tight rein on, I had to. I felt fine about Sharon being a star, as long as I was close by. You cannot protect your kids, you just can't. There are twenty-four hours in a day.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker admits flaws, notes the difficulty of protecting children fully.
- In plain terms
- I had faults and couldn't fully protect my kids due to time limits.
- What can you take from it?
- Parents often feel limited in protecting children due to life demands.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can parents ever fully protect kids?
- How do you handle parental guilt?
Another view
Suggesting protection is impossible may excuse necessary vigilance.
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