Little girl Quote by Mary Roberts
![“You are a very sharp-tongued little girl," mother said, looking up at me. I am two inches taller than she is. "Unless you learn to curb yourself, there will be no parties for you, and no party dresses." This was the speach [sic] that broke the Camel's back. I could endure no more. "I think," I…” quote by Mary Roberts](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3da/mary-roberts-165935_little-girl_you-are-a-very-sharp-tongued-little-girl_1188066.jpg)
““You are a very sharp-tongued little girl," mother said, looking up at me. I am two inches taller than she is. "Unless you learn to curb yourself, there will be no parties for you, and no party dresses." This was the speach [sic] that broke the Camel's back. I could endure no more. "I think," I said, "that I shall get married and end everything." Need I explain that I had no serious intention of taking the fatal step? But it was not deliberate mendasity[sic]. It was Despair.””
About This Quote
A sharp‑tongued child is disciplined harshly, leading to despair and thoughts of suicide
In simple terms: Harsh discipline can drive a child to hopelessness
Key Takeaway
Avoid punitive language; foster emotional support
Themes
parenting
discipline
mental health
despair
suicide risk
Mood
distressed
concerned
Type
Little girl:1
Parenting:1
Mother Said:1
Shall Married:1
Sharp Tongued:1
Fatal Step:1
Taking Fatal:1
When to use this quote
- family counseling
- school support
- mental health education
Key Concepts
child development
emotional abuse
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives exist to harsh discipline?
- How can we recognize early signs of despair?
A Different Perspective
Harsh criticism can cause fatal despair
