Matter of time Quote by Meg Meeker Md
““At some point in his development, you can bet that every son will wage war against his mother. Some boys wage war at age four, some at fourteen. Some do it once, others ten times. No matter what age this happens at, or how often it happens, these wars are lonely and confusing, and every mother who goes through them—as every mother will—is convinced that she is losing her son, and often blames herself for it. If this is happening to you, if you have recently been declared the enemy, or feel that it’s only a matter of time (it is), hold on. There is hope ahead.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Parenting Guidance, 2015
Mothers often feel they lose their sons during inevitable teenage rebellion, but this conflict is a normal, temporary phase that can be navigated with hope.
In simple terms: Teen rebellion feels like loss but is temporary.
Key Takeaway
Offer patience and support.
Themes
family
adolescence
conflict
hope
Mood
empathetic
encouraging
Type
supportive
inspirational
When to use this quote
- parenting
- counseling
- teen support
- family therapy
Key Concepts
psychology
development
attachment
Questions to Reflect On
- What can families do to ease teenage rebellion?
- How can mothers balance self-care with support?
A Different Perspective
Blaming mothers overlooks broader social influences.
