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Sometimes, parents need to put their own needs aside for the sake of their children.

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Sentence

Narrator

Sometimes, parents need to put their own needs aside for the sake of their children.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Giving Advice

Parents often need to prioritize their children's needs over their own.

Describing Habits

I frequently find myself putting my needs aside to support my kids.

Asking About Others

Do you ever feel like you need to sacrifice your own needs for your children?

Sharing Hypotheticals

If I didn't prioritize my children, I would feel guilty.

Rephrased versions

Formal

Parental responsibilities often necessitate the subordination of personal needs.

Casual

Sometimes, you just gotta put your own stuff on hold for your kids.

Simpler English

Parents sometimes have to take care of their kids first.

Phrases to learn

put needs aside

To temporarily ignore or postpone one's own requirements.

for the sake of

In order to help or benefit.