Parenting quote by Russell Baker

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Dont try to make children grow up to be like you, or they may do it
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"Don't try to make children grow up to be like you, or they may do it"

- Russell Baker

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This quote by Russell Baker is a tip to parents to not attempt to require their kids to be like them. It is essential to allow children to develop their own characters and interests, instead of attempting to shape them into a variation of themselves. Baker is suggesting that if moms and dads attempt to make their children mature to be like them, they might end up doing it anyhow, however it will run out a sense of responsibility instead of authentic interest. This could result in kids feeling resentful and unfulfilled, as they are not able to pursue their own enthusiasms and goals. Baker's quote is a tip to parents to be supportive and motivating of their children, rather than trying to manage their lives. It is important to allow children to make their own choices and mistakes, as this is how they learn and grow.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Russell Baker between August 14, 1925 and January 21, 2019. He was a famous Journalist from USA, the quote is categorized under the topic Parenting. The author also have 28 other quotes.

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