Quote by Jodi Picoult

And that was the greatest heartbreak of all- no matter how spectacular we want our children to be, no matter how perfect we pretend they are, they are bound to disappoint. As it turns out, kids are more like us than we think: damaged, through and through.

And that was the greatest heartbreak of all- no matter how s

Summary

This quote emphasizes the painful reality that despite our hopes and expectations, our children are imperfect beings who will inevitably disappoint us. It highlights the truth that children, like adults, carry their own flaws and vulnerabilities. The speaker laments the inevitable heartbreak that comes with the realization that our idealized image of our children cannot be sustained. Ultimately, the quote suggests that children inherit the imperfections and complexities that exist within humanity itself.

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Children Damaged Disappoint Kids More Like Us Perfect Pretend Spectacular Than We Think

By Jodi Picoult

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