Born Quote by Alice Miller
“All children are born to grow, to develop, to live, to love, and to articulate their needs and feelings for their self-protection”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Drama of the Gifted Child, 1979
Children are inherently driven to grow, love, and protect themselves by expressing needs.
In simple terms: Kids need growth, love, self‑protection.
Support children's emotional expression.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- parenting workshops
- school counseling
- family therapy
- community programs
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can adults nurture children's self‑advocacy?
- What barriers exist to expressing emotions?
Adults may suppress children's needs.