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“Children wish fathers looked but with their eyes; fathers that children with their judgment looked; and either may be wrong.” quote by William Shakespeare
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“Children wish fathers looked but with their eyes; fathers that children with their judgment looked; and either may be wrong.”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Source Play: The Comedy of Errors, 1594

Children desire fathers who see them with love, not judgment, yet both may be mistaken.

In simple terms: Kids want loving fathers, not critical ones, but both can be wrong.

Key Takeaway

Balance love and guidance.

Themes

family parenting perception mistakes

Mood

reflective empathetic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • parent‑child relationships
  • education
  • counseling

Key Concepts

love vs judgment generational misunderstanding

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can parents show love without judgment?
  • When might a child’s view be inaccurate?
A Different Perspective

Over‑protectiveness can hinder growth.

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