Quote by Kahlil Gibran: “Your children are not your children.”

This famous line emphasizes that children are independent beings with their own paths and purposes, not possessions of their parents. It advocates for allowing children freedom to grow into their unique selves, beyond parental expectations.

In the early 20th century, traditional family structures were undergoing scrutiny, and new ideas about individual autonomy, particularly for children, were emerging in philosophical and social thought.

Lebanese-American poet, philosopher, and visual artist best known for his 1923 work The Prophet, a collection of poetic essays that has never gone out of print. Born in northern Lebanon, he emigrated to the United States and became one of the best-selling poets of all time. His work blends Eastern mysticism with Western Romanticism.