A boy becomes an adult three years before his parents think he does, and about two years after he thinks he does.

Summary

This quote suggests that there may be a discrepancy in the perception of maturity between parents and their children. According to the quote, a boy begins to feel like an adult earlier than his parents realize, while it takes him a little longer to acknowledge his own adulthood. It highlights the complex and subjective nature of growing up, where the individual's personal growth might outpace the recognition of that growth by others, particularly parents.

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