What we desire our children to become, we must endeavor to…
“What we desire our children to become, we must endeavor to be before them”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
To raise children with desired virtues, adults must first embody those virtues themselves.
In simple terms: Be the example you want your children to follow.
Model desired values for your children.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- family education
- personal development
- mentorship
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What virtues do you model daily?
- How can you reinforce them beyond example?
Modeling may be insufficient without explicit teaching.