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Alive Quote by Jez Butterworth

“When you have kids, you can choose to make them like you, or become like them, and if you've got something that's going to change every six days or six minutes, you can decide to be as awake and alive and learning as they are.” quote by Jez Butterworth
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“When you have kids, you can choose to make them like you, or become like them, and if you've got something that's going to change every six days or six minutes, you can decide to be as awake and alive and learning as they are.”

Jez Butterworth

About This Quote

Source Play: "The River" by Jez Butterworth, 2014

Parenting mirrors children; staying curious keeps you alive.

In simple terms: Stay as curious and alive as your kids.

Key Takeaway

Embrace lifelong learning with your children.

Themes

parenting growth mindfulness

Mood

hopeful energetic

Type

motivational reflective

When to use this quote

  • family outings
  • educational activities
  • skill learning

Key Concepts

developmental psychology lifelong learning

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you stay adaptable?
  • What habits keep you mentally agile?
A Different Perspective

Children’s rapid change can overwhelm adults.

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