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“We need to always deal with the child in front of us, not the child of our fantasies.” quote by Madeline Levine
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““We need to always deal with the child in front of us, not the child of our fantasies.””

Madeline Levine

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.

Key Takeaway

Parent to the child you have.

Themes

parenting realism expectations

Mood

reflective practical

Type

advisory reflective

When to use this quote

  • parenting workshops
  • family counseling
  • daily interactions

Key Concepts

child development psychology family dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do fantasies affect parenting?
  • What strategies keep you grounded?
A Different Perspective

Idealizing children can cause disappointment.

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