Children Quote by Noelle Oxenhandler
““It’s not God I want, it’s someone in skin!" a child once cried out to his mother. With an almost unbearable honesty, he expressed the extravagant—and even sacrilegious—nature of parent-child love. “Thou shalt have no other gods before me," God boomed in the desert. But parents and children do have a way of filling the universe with each other.””
About This Quote
Source Short Story: The God of Parents, 2023
A child’s confession that love for a parent feels like worship, equating parental love with divine devotion.
In simple terms: A child loves a parent as if they were a god.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the depth of parent‑child bonds.
Themes
love
family
divinity
devotion
identity
Mood
emotional
introspective
poetic
Type
literary
philosophical
narrative
When to use this quote
- parent‑child relationship
- spiritual metaphor
- emotional growth
Key Concepts
psychological devotion
family dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view affect parental expectations?
- Can love be both human and sacred?
A Different Perspective
Equating love with divinity can create pressure.
