Normal, in our house, is like a blanket too short for a bed--sometimes it covers you just fine, and other times it leaves you cold and shaking; and worst of all, you never know which of the two it's going to be.
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parenting isn't a noun but a verb--an ongoing process instead of an accomplishment. And that no matter how many years you put into the job, the learning curve is, well, fairly flat.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Parenting is a continuous action rather than a completed task, involving ongoing learning and growth.
In this quote, Jodi Picoult emphasizes that parenting is not merely a title or a status, but an active, dynamic process that requires constant engagement and learning. It suggests that the responsibilities of raising children evolve over time and that one never fully masters the role, as there are always new challenges and lessons to learn along the way.
Themes
ParentingLearningProcessGrowthFamily
In practice
Example use cases
This quote is perfect for a parenting workshop to illustrate the nature of parental responsibilities.
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