Child Quote by Joyce Maynard
“Imagine if you succeeded in making the world perfect for your children what a shock the rest of life would be for them.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Perfect World for Children” by Joyce Maynard, 2008
Creating a perfect world for children shocks them later in life.
In simple terms: Perfect upbringing may cause future difficulties.
Balance protection with realistic expectations.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- family life
- education
- social policy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does overprotecting affect children?
- What balance should parents seek?
Perfectionism can limit resilience.