"あなたの子供たちはあなたの子供たちではありません 彼らは生命の渇望が自ら求めている息子と娘です"
— Khalil Gibran
Simplified Meaning:
This quote tells us that children have their own identities and purposes beyond just being the offspring of their parents. It's like when a gardener plants a seed, they can't predict exactly how the plant will grow or what fruit it will bear. Similarly, parents provide the start for their children, but the children will grow in their own unique ways. Consider how every person has their own dreams and paths, separate from their parents' expectations or desires. Parents should support and guide their children but also recognize that children have their own lives to lead. Instead of trying to control or shape them into mini versions of themselves, parents should celebrate their children's individuality and freedom to choose their own journeys.
