Blind eye Quote by Alice Miller
““Can forgivenes for the crimes done to a child be not just ineffective but actively harmful? It certainly can because the body does not understand moral precepts. It fights to make our conscious minds admit the truth and transcend our denial of genuine feelings. This is something children cannot afford to do. They have to deceive themselves and turn a blind eye to their parents' crimes in order to survive. Adults no longer need to repress their feelings. But if they do, the price they pay is high. Either they ruin their own health or they make others foot the bill.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Drama of the Gifted Child, Alice Miller, 1979
Children cannot process adult moral complexities, leading to harmful denial and emotional repression in adults.
In simple terms: Children can't handle adult moral truths, causing harmful denial.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and address repressed feelings early.
Themes
psychology
family
trauma
repression
health
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
advice
psychological
When to use this quote
- parenting
- therapy
- self‑care
- mental‑health support
Key Concepts
developmental trauma
moral development
emotional health
Questions to Reflect On
- How does denial affect adult health?
- What steps can break this cycle?
A Different Perspective
Denial may protect short‑term survival but harms long‑term wellbeing.
