All parents damage their children. It cannot be helped. Youth, like pristine glass, absorbs the prints of its handlers. Some parents smudge, others crack, a few shatter childhoods completely into jagged little pieces, beyond repair.

Summary

This quote suggests that all parents inadvertently cause some form of harm to their children. In the analogy of youth compared to pristine glass, the actions and influence of parents leave lasting imprints on their children. While some parents may only smudge or crack these imprints, others can cause severe damage, shattering childhoods irreparably. The quote conveys the notion that parents, regardless of their intentions, ultimately leave a mark on their children's lives, be it positive or negative.

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