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“Dad and Mom were frustrated artists - Dad wanted to study engineering or architecture and Mom wanted to be an actress - but the world was a different place when they were young so Dad became a public works foreman and Mom became a stay-at-home mom. When I said I wanted to be a writer, they were…” quote by Eden Robinson
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“Dad and Mom were frustrated artists - Dad wanted to study engineering or architecture and Mom wanted to be an actress - but the world was a different place when they were young so Dad became a public works foreman and Mom became a stay-at-home mom. When I said I wanted to be a writer, they were thrilled. They did everything in their power to support me.”

Eden Robinson

About This Quote

Parents shifted from artistic dreams to practical jobs, yet fully supported their child's writing ambition.

In simple terms: Parents changed careers but still backed their child's writing.

Key Takeaway

Support can thrive despite unmet dreams.

Themes

family support career compromise

Mood

grateful inspirational

Type

personal family

When to use this quote

  • parental encouragement
  • career counseling

Key Concepts

generational expectations artistic aspiration

Practical Applications

  • recognize and nurture children's passions

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can parents balance their dreams with supporting children?
  • What impact does parental support have on creative careers?
A Different Perspective

Parents may suppress their own desires for children

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