Children Quote by Hampton Sides
““Then she spoke with Yolanda, her eldest child, with whom she'd been shopping all afternoon for an Easter dress. "Mommy, I'm not going to cry," Yoki said resolutely. "I'll see him again in heaven." But something was bothering her, something clearly nagged at her young conscience. "Should I hate the man who killed my father?" she asked. Coretta shook her head. "No, darling, your daddy wouldn't want you to do that.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Blood and Thunder, Hampton Sides, 2001
A child grapples with grief and revenge, learning forgiveness is healthier than hatred.
In simple terms: Child learns forgiveness over hate.
Key Takeaway
Choose forgiveness over vengeance.
Themes
grief
revenge
forgiveness
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
narrative
emotional
When to use this quote
- family loss
- courtroom testimony
- therapy sessions
Key Concepts
moral development
trauma processing
Questions to Reflect On
- What does forgiveness mean for you?
- How can you support a child processing loss?
A Different Perspective
Forgiveness can be difficult when pain is fresh.
