Quote by Erma Bombeck

I take a very practical view of raising children. I put a sign in each of their rooms: Checkout Time is 18 years

I take a very practical view of raising children. I put a si

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker adopts a pragmatic approach to parenting. By putting a sign in their children's rooms stating "Checkout Time is 18 years," the speaker acknowledges that raising children is a temporary role and that they are responsible for guiding and supporting their children until they reach adulthood. It implies a mindset of recognizing and accepting that parenthood has a specific duration and emphasizes the importance of preparing children to become independent and self-sufficient by the time they turn eighteen.

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Parenting

By Erma Bombeck

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