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Children Quote by Osho

“A great psychoanalyst, Wilhelm Reich , was asked once—because he was studying children, their problems—he was asked, 'What is the most basic problem with children? What do you find at the root of all their misery, their problems, abnormalities?' He said, 'The mothers'.” quote by Osho
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““A great psychoanalyst, Wilhelm Reich , was asked once—because he was studying children, their problems—he was asked, 'What is the most basic problem with children? What do you find at the root of all their misery, their problems, abnormalities?' He said, 'The mothers'.””

Osho

About This Quote

Source Interview: Osho on Psychology, 1990

He claims that the root cause of children's problems lies in their mothers' influence and behavior.

In simple terms: Children's issues stem from mothers.

Key Takeaway

Examine parental impact on child development.

Themes

family dynamics parenting psychology

Mood

reflective critical

Type

analytical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • parent‑child counseling
  • early childhood education
  • family therapy
  • social work

Key Concepts

attachment theory generational trauma

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do mothers shape child outcomes?
  • What other factors affect child wellbeing?
A Different Perspective

Ignores other environmental and genetic factors.

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