On Children: Poignant Parenting Advice from Kahlil Gibran
The Marginalian · 14 May 2026

On Children: Poignant Parenting Advice from Kahlil Gibran

“Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life’s longing for itself… You may give them your love but not your thoughts, for they have their own thoughts. …


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Kahlil Gibran emphasizes the importance of recognizing children's individuality and autonomy in his poignant parenting advice. He suggests that while parents can provide love, they should not impose their own thoughts on their children.


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