Skip to content

Steady denial of feelings can confuse and enrage kis. Also…

“Steady denial of feelings can confuse and enrage kis. Also teaches them not to know what their feelings are--not to trust them.” quote by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
Download Open image
““Steady denial of feelings can confuse and enrage kis. Also teaches them not to know what their feelings are--not to trust them.””

Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Suppressing emotions confuses children, causing anger and mistrust of their own feelings.

In simple terms: Denying feelings makes kids angry and unsure of emotions.

Key Takeaway

Validate children’s feelings openly.

Themes

parenting emotional intelligence communication

Mood

caring educational

Type

practical supportive

When to use this quote

  • parent‑child talks
  • school counseling
  • family therapy

Key Concepts

psychology trust self‑awareness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can parents teach emotional trust?
  • What alternatives exist to denial?
A Different Perspective

Children may still feel unsafe despite validation.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet

More by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish

Explore all 3 Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish quotes

More Denial quotes

Browse all 1,463 Denial quotes