Child Quote by Catherine Ryan Hyde
““There’s two things you can do with a kid like that. Way I see it. You can burst his bubble. Or you can wait and let life burst it. Let life do the dirty work for you. If you burst it he’ll hate you forever. And he’ll never really believe he couldn’t have made it. He’ll always think it’s your fault for standing in his way. For not having more faith in him. Now, life. When life bursts your bubble, well. It’s a little harder to argue with life.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon, Catherine Ryan Hyde, 1995
A child’s confidence can be shattered by harsh criticism or left to fail naturally; both paths have lasting impact on self‑belief.
In simple terms: Hurting a child’s confidence can have lasting effects.
Key Takeaway
Choose supportive guidance over destructive criticism.
Themes
parenting
confidence
growth
responsibility
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
advice
reflective
When to use this quote
- school
- family dynamics
- coaching
- mentoring
Key Concepts
psychology
self‑esteem
development
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance protection with allowing growth?
- What signs show a child is ready for challenge?
A Different Perspective
If you protect the child too much, they may never learn resilience.
