My mother said I should have a 'change of scenery.' The word scenery made be think of a play. And as we were driving around, it made sense that way. Because no matter how much the scenery changed, we were still on the same stage.

David Levithan
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When a child is born, the first thing you see is the parents. The parents are living, breathing, and capable of doing anything, anywhere. Then you watch as those parents have children. Those children change the scenery.

They grow into adults who have their own lives and careers to live, and they do that by moving into their own homes. As the children grow up, they may take on a role in the work of their parents – whether it’s watching them at work or helping with family business – but they also have a life of their own to live.

Source: Every You, Every Me

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