We will have to give up the hope that, if we try hard, we somehow will always do right by our children. The connection is imperfect. We will sometimes do wrong.

Summary

This quote emphasizes the imperfections of the connection between parents and their children. It suggests that despite our best efforts, we should not cling to the belief that we can always make the right choices for our children. It acknowledges that, at times, parents might make mistakes or do wrong by their children, no matter how much they try to do what's best. It serves as a reminder to acknowledge the limitations of our abilities as parents and to accept the possibility of our fallibility in decision-making.

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