"Children" Poem Review

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What does the line 'Your Children are not your children' mean?

Back

Children do not really belong to parents; they are not their possessions. They belong to a higher power.

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Who is the speaker in lines 3-15 of the poem?

Back

A prophet.

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What is the meaning of 'You may give them your love but not your thoughts'?

Back

Parents want to care for their children, but sometimes that becomes a desire for control.

Front

What is the main idea of the poem?

Back

Parents should let their children be free and seek their own future.

Front

In the metaphor of the bow and arrow, who does the arrow represent?

Back

Children.

Front

What does the phrase 'house their bodies but not their souls' imply?

Back

Parents can provide physical care but cannot control a child's inner self or spirit.

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What is the significance of the phrase 'Life’s longing for itself'?

Back

It suggests that children are a natural expression of life and should be allowed to grow independently.

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How does the poem view parental control?

Back

It suggests that excessive control can hinder a child's growth and individuality.

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What does the metaphor of the bow and arrow symbolize in the context of parenting?

Back

It symbolizes the relationship between parents and children, where parents guide but do not dictate the child's path.

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What is the role of a higher power in the context of the poem?

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A higher power is seen as the ultimate guide for a child's destiny, beyond parental influence.