“I take a very practical view of raising children. I put a sign in each of their rooms: Checkout Time is 18 years.”
— Erma Bombeck
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The speaker believes that raising children should prepare them to be independent by the time they are 18 years old. It's like running a hotel where guests know they have to leave at a certain time. This approach encourages kids to learn necessary life skills early on. For example, teaching them how to cook, manage money, and solve problems on their own. As they grow up, they become ready to handle life without relying on their parents all the time. This strategy helps children become responsible adults who can take care of themselves after they turn 18.
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