The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all.
Gilbert K. ChestertonRead
To make the child in your own image is a capital crime, for your image is not worth repeating. The child knows this and you know it. Consequently you hate each other.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Imposing one's own ideals onto others, especially children, is detrimental and leads to conflict.
This quote reflects on the destructive nature of trying to mold children in the image of the parent or guardian. It suggests that when individuals project their own flawed perceptions or ideals onto others, especially those vulnerable like children, it results in resentment and a lack of authentic connection, as both parties recognize the futility and harm in replicating a flawed image.
Themes
ParentingIdentityIndividualityResentmentSelf-Image
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a discussion on parenting styles at a workshop.
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