Bad attitude Quote by Elder Porphyrios
““...The life of the parents is the only thing that makes good children. Parents should be very patient and ‘saintlike’ to their children. They should truly love their children. And the children will share this love! For the bad attitude of the children, says father Porphyrios, the ones who are usually responsible for it are their parents themselves. The parents don’t help their children by lecturing them and repeating to them ‘advices’, or by making them obeying strict rules in order to impose discipline. If the parents do not become ‘saints’ and truly love their children and if they don’t struggle for it, then they make a huge mistake. With their wrong and/or negative attitude the parents convey to their children their negative feelings. Then their children become reactive and insecure not only to their home, but to the society as well...””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Teachings of Elder Porphyrios, date unknown
Children reflect the emotional climate set by their parents; loving, patient parenting fosters secure, compassionate kids.
In simple terms: Parents shape children’s emotions and behavior.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate saint‑like love and patience.
Themes
parenting
emotional development
love
responsibility
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- family meals
- parent‑child counseling
- school workshops
Key Concepts
attachment theory
modeling
emotional transmission
Questions to Reflect On
- How can parents sustain unconditional love during stress?
- What practices help parents model patience?
A Different Perspective
Parents may struggle to maintain constant saint‑like behavior, leading to inconsistency.
