The Marginalian • 2/3/2026

Kahlil Gibran offers poignant parenting advice, stating that children are not possessions of their parents but rather "the sons and daughters of Life’s longing for itself." He emphasizes that while parents can provide love, they cannot impose their thoughts on their children, who possess their own. Additionally, parents may shelter their children's bodies, but their souls belong to the future.
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