Children Quote by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes
“I wish to you sunshine, my dear one, my dear one. And treetops for you to soar past. I wish to you innocence, my child, my child. I pray you don't grow up too fast. Never know pain, my dear one, my dear one. Nor hunger nor fear nor sorrow. Never know war, my child, my child. Remember your hope for tomorrow.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: "The Girl Who Could Not Dream" by Amelia Atwater‑Rhodes, 2018
She wishes a child a life free of suffering, filled with innocence, hope, and protection from hardship
In simple terms: Hope for a child’s safe, hopeful future
Key Takeaway
Cherish and protect innocence in children
Themes
love
hope
protection
innocence
parental care
Mood
tender
protective
Type
poetic
reflective
When to use this quote
- parenting
- education
- mental health support
- community safety initiatives
Key Concepts
human vulnerability
idealism
protective love
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies better shield children from suffering?
- What actions nurture hope in young lives?
A Different Perspective
Real‑world hardships may inevitably affect even the most protected children
