Quote by Bill Cosby

Raising children is an incredibly hard and risky business in which no cumulative wisdom is gained: each generation repeats the mistakes the previous one made.

Raising children is an incredibly hard and risky business in

Summary

This quote suggests that the act of raising children is challenging and unpredictable. It implies that despite the collective experiences of previous generations, each new generation of parents tends to make similar mistakes as their predecessors. The quote highlights the notion that gaining wisdom in the realm of parenting is rather elusive, as the cycle of mistakes continues. It reminds us that child-rearing is an ongoing learning process, suggesting the inherent complexity and uncertainties associated with raising children.

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By Bill Cosby

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