Or maybe it’s always true, at least on average over long time spans. I’ve always thought that if your children think they are wiser than you it means you have

Or maybe it’s always true, at least on average over long time spans. I’ve always thought that if your children think they are wiser than you it means you have been an excellent parent. If they look back with awe at your superior wisdom, it means things got worse and you perhaps failed to leave a legacy.