Big fan Quote by Catherine Ryan Hyde
““You hope for the best for your kids. You want them to be happy, and you want to feel close to them and help them. So when you see them moving in what you think is a good direction, or think you see it, you hope. You hope wildly. And, as a result, having a child tends to mean getting your heart broken on a regular basis. It takes courage to hope for something you know you might not get. But the alternative is not to believe in your child or hope for great things for him. So I’m a big fan of the heartbreak method myself.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Year of the Dog, Catherine Ryan Hyde, 2005
Parenting involves hopeful optimism that often leads to disappointment, yet hope fuels continued support and love for children despite inevitable heartbreak.
In simple terms: Parents hope for kids, face heartbreak, but keep loving.
Key Takeaway
Embrace hope, accept pain, stay supportive.
Themes
parenting
hope
heartbreak
love
courage
Mood
hopeful
reflective
empathetic
Type
advice
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- raising children
- career guidance
- personal growth
- relationship counseling
Key Concepts
optimism
resilience
emotional risk
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance hope with realistic expectations?
- What coping strategies help after heartbreak?
A Different Perspective
Hope can blind to realistic expectations, causing repeated disappointment.
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