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The children who will rise up to call their parents blessed are those whom the parents have trained to meet difficulties, not to shirk them; to overcome obstacles, not to get out of the way for them.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “The children who will rise up to call their parents blessed are those whom the parents have trained to meet…”
Editor's note · Context
Roosevelt emphasizes the importance of teaching children resilience and the ability to face challenges.
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