Child Sees Quote by Bill Clegg
““It's funny to think that the wind has a shape but it does. It becomes visible every once in a while - in rain being driven to the ground in sheets, or in the snow on the fields behind our house. I remember looking out the window of my room in the winter, watching the wind blow on the surface of the white fields, lifting and whipping the snow into spirals, and in a flash you could see the force that was always there come to life and reveal itself. I think it is this way with children and parents. They are always there and then suddenly through some shock or disappointment or great gesture or obscene the child sees this person who was there all the while - invisible to them beyond their function to provide.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Personal Reflection, 2015
The wind’s invisible presence becomes visible through weather, mirroring how parents are felt only during crises.
In simple terms: Parents are unseen until a crisis reveals them.
Key Takeaway
Recognize steady support before it’s needed.
Themes
family
visibility
relationships
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- parenting
- emotional growth
- crisis moments
Key Concepts
psychology
metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you notice unseen support?
- What moments reveal hidden relationships?
A Different Perspective
Invisible support can be taken for granted.
