you may take it from me, that however hard you try - or…
“you may take it from me, that however hard you try - or don't try; whatever you do - or don't do; for better, for worse; for richer, for poorer; every way and every day: the parent is always wrong. So it is no good bothering about it. When the little pests grow up they will certainly tell you exactly what you did wrong in their case. But never mind; they will be just as wrong themselves in their turn.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Parents are often judged as infallible, but they too make mistakes; children will notice and repeat them.
In simple terms: Parents aren’t always right; kids will point out flaws.
Key Takeaway
Accept parental imperfection and learn from it.
Themes
family
growth
humility
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- parenting
- family gatherings
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
generational learning
self‑awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you teach children about mistakes?
- How to handle parental criticism?
A Different Perspective
Children may repeat the same errors.