Children Quote by Kim Edwards
““She had read about people-where? she could not remember this either- who refused to name their children for several weeks, feeling them to not be yet of the earth, suspeded still between two worlds.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: Unnamed, 2010
The narrator describes people delaying naming children, feeling them suspended between worlds.
In simple terms: Naming children is postponed, reflecting liminality.
Key Takeaway
Respect the process of identity formation.
Themes
identity
ritual
transition
liminality
Mood
thoughtful
observational
Type
philosophical
cultural
When to use this quote
- parenting decisions
- cultural integration
- personal identity formation
Key Concepts
naming customs
cultural rites
psychological limbo
Questions to Reflect On
- Why might societies delay naming?
- How does naming affect belonging?
A Different Perspective
Cultural norms may pressure premature naming.
