A wise parent humors the desire for independent action, so as to become the friend and advisor when his absolute rule shall cease.

Elizabeth Gaskell
A wise parent humors the desire for independent action, so...
A wise parent humors the desire for independent action, so...
A wise parent humors the desire for independent action, so...
A wise parent humors the desire for independent action, so...
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The idea that a wise parent will allow their children to make their own decisions and learn from their mistakes is a common one. The truth is that parents make the best decisions for their children when they allow them to make their own decisions. It is much better for them to grow up and learn on their own than to have someone telling them what they must do. A wise parent also teaches his or her child about life by being an example of behaviour, so as to become the friend and advisor when his or her absolute rule shall cease.

Source: North And South

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