My father felt that children should make their own way.
Meaning of the quote
The quote means that Ron Reagan's father believed children should figure things out for themselves and not rely on their parents too much. He wanted his kids to be independent and make their own decisions in life, rather than having their parents make all the choices for them.
About Ron Reagan
Ron Reagan, the son of former US President Ronald Reagan, is a liberal-leaning political commentator and broadcaster. He has been critical of the modern-day Republican Party and believes his father would be ashamed of the influence of Donald Trump within the party.
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