Mother Quote by Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston
““When your mother and your father are having a fight, do you want them to kill each other? Or do you just want them to stop fighting?””
About This Quote
When parents fight, children may wish for extreme outcomes or simply desire peace.
In simple terms: Children want parents to stop fighting, not kill each other.
Key Takeaway
Promote calm communication in families.
Themes
family conflict
parenting
violence
emotional health
Mood
empathetic
concerned
Type
Mother:1
Parenting:1
Want Kill:1
Mother Father:1
Fight Want:1
Having Fight:1
Stop Fighting:1
When to use this quote
- home
- school
- counseling sessions
Key Concepts
conflict resolution
parent‑child dynamics
peacebuilding
Questions to Reflect On
- How can families foster healthier dialogue?
- What tools help children cope with conflict?
A Different Perspective
Violence is an extreme, unrealistic desire.
