Full Idea
In raising a child we must think of his old age.
Gist of Idea
In raising a child we must think of his old age
Source
Joseph Joubert (Notebooks [1800], 1809)
Book Reference
Joubert,Joseph: 'Notebooks', ed/tr. Auster,Paul [nyrb 2005], p.132
A Reaction
Very nice, and Aristotle would approve. If educators think much about the future, it rarely extends before the child's first job. We should be preparing good grand-parents, as well as parents and employees. Educate for retirement!