Children Quote by John Bradshaw
““According to Pia Mellody, when “one parent has a relationship with the child that is more important than the relationship he or she has with the spouse, and that parent has unresolved sexual issues, a strong possibility exists that the child will be emotionally sexually abused.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Healing the Shame that Binds You by John Bradshaw, 1990
When a parent prioritizes the child over the spouse and carries unresolved sexual issues, the child risks emotional sexual abuse.
In simple terms: Parental focus and unresolved sexuality can harm a child.
Key Takeaway
Protect children by addressing adult sexual issues.
Themes
family dynamics
sexuality
abuse
boundaries
Mood
concerned
protective
Type
advisory
educational
When to use this quote
- marriage counseling
- parenting workshops
- therapy sessions
- child protection policies
Key Concepts
psychology
family systems
emotional safety
Questions to Reflect On
- How can families recognize and address hidden sexual issues?
- What safeguards can protect children in such dynamics?
A Different Perspective
Children may still be harmed even if the parent is unaware of the risk.
