Quote by Dennis Prager

From their teenage years on, children are considerably more capable of causing parents unhappiness than bringing them happiness. That is one reason parents who rely on their children for happiness make both their children and themselves miserable.

From their teenage years on, children are considerably more

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This quote suggests that as children grow older, they have greater potential to cause their parents unhappiness rather than bringing joy to their lives. The quote implies that parents who solely rely on their children for their own happiness set themselves and their children up for misery. Therefore, placing all one's happiness solely on their children can lead to disappointment and unhappiness for both parties involved.

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