John Geddes...some nights I'd sneak out and listen to the radio in my Dad's old Chevy - children need solitude - they don't teach that in school...
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In this quote, the author reflects on what really makes a parent a good parent. The author notes that parents must provide their kids with solitude, otherwise they will never learn how to be a good parent. Solitude is a state of being alone without the distractions of other people which allows a person to focus on something or think deeply. In this statement, the author is saying that children need time alone in order to become an adult. When children are given enough time to grow and develop into adults, they will be able to become good parents themselves.
Source: A Familiar Rain
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