Quote by Anthony Powell

Parents are sometimes a bit of a disappointment to their children. They don't fulfill the promise of their early years.

Parents are sometimes a bit of a disappointment to their chi

Summary

This quote suggests that children often have high expectations of their parents and can be disappointed when they realize that their parents may not live up to these expectations. It implies that parents may not always meet the idealized image that their children have of them, and may fall short of the potential they showed earlier in life. It highlights the reality that parents, like all individuals, are flawed and may make mistakes, leading to disappointment for their children.

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Parenting

By Anthony Powell

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