I knew that all the attributes he was teased for, at age five, were going to work in his favor by the time he was thirty-five…but I couldn't get him there overnight. You can't fast-forward your child's life, no matter how much you want to.
The quote reflects a deep understanding of childhood challenges and the long-term advantages of unique traits. The speaker acknowledges that the characteristics for which the child was teased will ultimately become assets in adulthood. It highlights a parental desire to protect and guide their child through difficulties and into a successful future.
However, the speaker also recognizes the impossibility of hastening this process. Growing up is a gradual journey, and despite...
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