Children Quote by Padma Aon Prakasha
““And this charge plays out with partners, parents, friends, families and even our children. Many parents unconsciously ‘use’ their children so the parent can feel loved, important, special, and needed under the mask of being unconditionally loving to their children. The parent needs the child in order for the parent to feel love. This need is not love, simply another excuse for the parent to not feel their own lack and wound, and of course when the child acts up and does not meet their expectations, then the child receives harmful projections and verbal and physical abuse.””
About This Quote
Parents may unconsciously use children to fulfill their own emotional needs, projecting expectations that can lead to abuse when those expectations aren’t met.
In simple terms: Parents sometimes use kids for their own emotional needs, causing harm.
Key Takeaway
Parents should seek self‑awareness and healthier emotional sources.
Themes
family
psychology
boundaries
abuse
Mood
thoughtful
concerned
Type
cautionary
educational
When to use this quote
- parenting
- therapy
- child development
- family counseling
Key Concepts
codependency
projection
emotional unmet
parental responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- What unmet needs drive your behavior toward children?
- How can you nurture love without using the child?
A Different Perspective
Self‑reflection is needed to avoid harmful projections.
