re: it is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.this is an interesting quote and very important to all parents. In my view, what it implies is that it is beta to discipline ur children when they r young instead of waiting until they r grown n cant cope with life's many difficulties.
if u train them to b strong as children, u r preparing em to be strong as men, so that no matter wat life dealt em, they will survive, bcos u trained em to b survivors, whereas weak children are likely to crumble in difficult times. its just like the common joke about "aje botas" and "aje bakos", "boties" ie spoiled children are generally weak, while "bakororos" ie strong or hardened children are survivors.
i suggest that parents, especially parents of nowadays should note this!