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Children in a family are like flowers in a bouquet: theres always one determined to face in an opposite direction from t
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"Children in a family are like flowers in a bouquet: there's always one determined to face in an opposite direction from the way the arranger desires"

- Marcelene Cox

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This quote by Marcelene Cox is a metaphor that compares children in a household to flowers in an arrangement. It recommends that, just like flowers in a bouquet, kids in a household will typically have their own concepts and opinions that may not align with the desires of the moms and dad or guardian. This quote is a pointer that children need to be allowed to express their own ideas and sensations, even if they are various from those of the adults in their lives. It also functions as a reminder that parents must be patient and understanding when their kids do not always concur with them. Ultimately, this quote is a pointer that children should be appreciated and allowed to express themselves, even if it remains in an opposite instructions from what the parent or guardian desires.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Marcelene Cox between August 17, 1925 and February 17, 2015. She was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 13 other quotes.

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