Children Quote by Laurens van der Post
“The educating of the parents is really the education of the child children tend to live what is unlived in the parents, so it is vital that parents should be aware of their inferior, their dark side, and should press on getting to know themselves.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Seed and the Sower, 1975
Parents' unresolved issues are mirrored in their children; self‑awareness in parents prevents passing on hidden wounds.
In simple terms: Children copy parents' hidden flaws.
Key Takeaway
Parents must confront their own darkness.
Themes
parenting
self‑awareness
generational patterns
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
advice
psychological
When to use this quote
- family therapy
- parent‑child counseling
- personal development
- education workshops
Key Concepts
psychology
shadow work
family dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What hidden aspects of yourself affect your child?
- How can you safely explore your own shadow?
A Different Perspective
Self‑reflection is difficult and may reveal uncomfortable truths.
