Able Quote by Bruno Bettelheim
“To be a good enough parent one must be able to feel secure in one's parenthood, and one's relation to one's child...The security of the parent about being a parent will eventually become the source of the child's feeling secure about himself.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Empty Nest, 1975
A parent’s own sense of security shapes the child’s self‑confidence.
In simple terms: Secure parents foster secure children.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate personal confidence as a parent.
Themes
parenting
self‑esteem
security
child development
Mood
reflective
encouraging
Type
advice
psychology
When to use this quote
- family counseling
- parent‑child bonding
- self‑growth
- education
Key Concepts
attachment theory
psychological safety
Questions to Reflect On
- How can parents build their own sense of security?
- What practices nurture mutual confidence?
A Different Perspective
If a parent feels insecure, the child may inherit that doubt.
