Anger hate Quote by Maurice Sendak
““[There are] games children must conjure up to combat an awful fact of childhood: the fact of their vulnerability to fear, anger, hate and frustration - all the emotions that are an ordinary part of their lives and that they can perceive only as as ungovernable and dangerous forces. To master these forces, children turn to fantasy: that imagined world where disturbing emotional situations are solved to their satisfaction.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Art of Storytelling, 1995
Children use imaginative play to process intense emotions they cannot control.
In simple terms: Fantasy helps kids manage fear and anger.
Encourage creative expression for emotional regulation.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- school counseling
- family discussions
- creative writing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What role does imagination play in adult coping?
- How can we balance fantasy with reality?
Fantasy may oversimplify complex feelings.