I tell myself that God gave my children many gifts - spirit, beauty, intelligence, the capacity to make friends and to inspire respect. There was only one gift he held back - length of life.
Rose KennedyRead
All parents believe their children can do the impossible. They thought it the minute we were born, and no matter how hard we've tried to prove them wrong, they all think it about us now. And the really annoying thing is, they're probably right.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Parents have unwavering belief in their children's potential, seeing them as capable of achieving great things.
This quote highlights the inherent optimism that parents possess regarding their children's abilities. From the moment of birth, parents envision a future for their children filled with possibilities, often believing that they can overcome any challenges. Even when children struggle to meet these expectations or feel inadequate, parents continue to hold faith in their potential, suggesting that perhaps this unshakeable belief is more accurate than the children perceive.
Themes
ParentsBeliefChildrenPotentialFamily
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of parental support in education, this quote can be used to emphasize how belief in children fuels their success.
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