Quote by Clarence Darrow

The first half of our life is ruined by our parents and the second half by our children.

The first half of our life is ruined by our parents and the

Summary

This quote suggests that individuals experience challenges and frustrations both in their relationships with their parents during the first half of their lives and with their own children during the second half. It humorously encompasses the idea that conflicts and difficulties are a part of family dynamics throughout life, highlighting the complexity and sometimes conflicting nature of these close relationships.

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Parenting

By Clarence Darrow

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