Quote by Christopher Morley

We've had bad luck with our kids - they've all grown up.

We've had bad luck with our kids - they've all grown up.

Summary

This quote humorously highlights the challenges parents face when their children reach adulthood. It suggests that the speaker has had a stroke of bad luck, not in a traditional sense, but in seeing their children grow older and leave the nest. It may reflect the mixed emotions of pride in their children's growth and independence, yet a sense of loss or longing for the days when they were young and dependent. Overall, this quote encapsulates the bittersweet feeling that parents often experience as their children transition into adulthood.

By Christopher Morley

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