Quote by Russell Baker

Don't try to make children grow up to be like you, or they may do it.

Don't try to make children grow up to be like you, or they m

Summary

This quote is a cautionary reminder to parents or guardians not to impose their own desires or ambitions onto their children. By forcing them to become like the adults, children may conform and suppress their own individuality and true potential. It calls for nurturing a child's own aspirations and allowing them to develop their unique qualities, rather than molding them in the image of their caregivers.

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Parenting

By Russell Baker

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