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“You want your children to love the nanny, but at the same time, you want to stay the mother, and you want to be the most-loved. So there is a sort of jealousy between the mother and the nanny.” quote by Leila Slimani
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“You want your children to love the nanny, but at the same time, you want to stay the mother, and you want to be the most-loved. So there is a sort of jealousy between the mother and the nanny.”

Leila Slimani

About This Quote

A mother may feel conflicted between caring for her child and competing for the child's affection with a nanny, leading to jealousy.

In simple terms: Mothers can feel jealous of nannies' bond with their kids.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and address feelings of rivalry.

Themes

family dynamics parenthood jealousy caregiving

Mood

reflective concerned

Type

advice psychological

When to use this quote

  • parenting
  • hiring nannies
  • family counseling
  • self‑reflection

Key Concepts

attachment theory emotional intelligence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does your role as mother differ from the nanny's?
  • What steps can you take to nurture both your bond and the nanny's?
A Different Perspective

Feelings of jealousy can strain relationships if unacknowledged.

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