Quotation by

Russell Baker

Don't try to make children grow up to be like you, or they may do it.

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Understanding this quote AI Analysis

The quote warns that if you push children to become just like you, they might actually end up doing exactly that. It suggests being careful about imposing your own traits or expectations on them because they could follow your example too closely.

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