Children Quote by Homer
“Few sons are like their fathers - many are worse, few better.”
About This Quote
Source Poetry: Iliad, attributed to Homer, ancient Greece
Acknowledge that children often differ from their parents, sometimes unfavorably, sometimes better.
In simple terms: Children can be worse, same, or better than parents.
Accept and guide children individually.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- parenting
- education
- family counseling
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you support a child who differs from you?
- What influences shape a child's character?
Not all traits are inherited; environment matters.