Children Quote by Nora Ephron
“I always say that a successful parent is one who raises a child so that they can pay for their own psychoanalysis.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Princess Diaries, Nora Ephron, 2001
A successful parent equips children to be self‑sufficient, even financially supporting their own therapy.
In simple terms: Parents should raise independent children.
Teach self‑reliance.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- family budgeting
- therapy funding
- education planning
- emotional support
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What balance between financial and emotional support is ideal?
- How can parents foster autonomy without feeling abandoned?
Overemphasis on financial independence may neglect emotional nurturing.