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He is saying that children often copy the behavior they see from adults. If you want kids to act differently, you should change your own example first. The quote uses Bart and Homer Simpson as a simple comparison between child behavior and parent behavior.
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About Matt Groening
American cartoonist
Matt Groening is an American cartoonist. He is best known as the creator of The Simpsons, the long-running television series that began in 1989. He also created the animated series Futurama and Disenchantment, and the comic strip Life in Hell. Groening’s work spans television and comics, with a career that began with Life in Hell in 1977 and continued through later series that helped define his public profile. His creations are known for their sharp humor and distinctive animated worlds.
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Books by Matt Groening
Bart Simpson's Guide to Life
1993
Simpsons comics Strike Back
1996
The Simpsons Rainy Day Fun Book
1991
Simpsons comics colossal compendium
2017
The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Fun-Filled Frightfest #3
2003