Child Quote by Madeline Levine
““We need to always deal with the child in front of us, not the child of our fantasies.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Power of Parenting, 2015
Focus on the child you are actually raising, not an imagined ideal.
In simple terms: Deal with the real child, not fantasies.
Parent to the child you have.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- parenting workshops
- family counseling
- daily interactions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do fantasies affect parenting?
- What strategies keep you grounded?
Idealizing children can cause disappointment.