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Child Quote by Cheryl Strayed

“When it comes to our children, we do not have the luxury of despair. If we rise, they will rise with us every time, no matter how many times we've fallen before. I hope you will remember that the next time you fail...Remembering that is the most important work as parents we can possibly do.” quote by Cheryl Strayed
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““When it comes to our children, we do not have the luxury of despair. If we rise, they will rise with us every time, no matter how many times we've fallen before. I hope you will remember that the next time you fail...Remembering that is the most important work as parents we can possibly do.””

Cheryl Strayed

About This Quote

Source Essay: Advice to Parents, 2015, Online

Parents must model resilience; their perseverance teaches children to rise after failure.

In simple terms: Teach kids resilience through example.

Key Takeaway

Model perseverance for children.

Themes

parenting resilience hope failure growth generational

Mood

encouraging hopeful

Type

motivational parental

When to use this quote

  • parental guidance
  • self‑improvement
  • education
  • coaching

Key Concepts

psychology motivation family dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What steps can you take to model resilience?
  • How can you support a child after a setback?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on optimism may ignore systemic barriers.

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