Quote by Erma Bombeck

Youngsters of the age of two and three are endowed with extraordinary strength. They can lift a dog twice their own weight and dump him into the bathtub.

Youngsters of the age of two and three are endowed with extr

Summary

This quote highlights the surprisingly strong physical abilities of young children between the ages of two and three. It humorously suggests that these youngsters possess an unusual amount of strength, capable of lifting objects much heavier than themselves, such as a dog, and even exerting control over their environment by moving them, like dumping a dog into a bathtub. It serves to emphasize the surprising capabilities and mischievous nature of young children during their early stages of development.

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By Erma Bombeck

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