Quote by Dinah Maria Mulock Craik

Oh my son's my son till he gets him a wife, but my daughter's my daughter all her life.


Oh my son's my son till he gets him a wife, but my daughter'

Summary

This quote highlights the different expectations and dynamics surrounding the relationships between parents and their children, specifically sons and daughters. It suggests that while sons may eventually become more distant as they prioritize their life partners, daughters are seen as being connected to their parents emotionally and remain a constant presence in their lives. It exemplifies the idea traditionally held in many cultures that daughters are expected to maintain stronger ties to their parents compared to sons after marriage.

Topics

Family
By Dinah Maria Mulock Craik
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