About Quote by Paul Haggis
“My kids paid the price for my career. We can say it's for our family, but it almost never is. It's about us. It's just some of us can pretend better than others.”
About This Quote
Source Film: In the Heart of the Sea, 2015
Career ambitions can cause personal sacrifice, especially for children, often disguised as family benefit.
In simple terms: Kids suffer when work takes priority.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize family over career.
Themes
family
career
sacrifice
responsibility
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
advice
personal
When to use this quote
- parenting decisions
- career planning
- family time
Key Concepts
work-life balance
parental guilt
social expectation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you protect your children while pursuing goals?
- What boundaries help keep work from harming family?
A Different Perspective
Balancing work and family is complex and often involves trade‑offs.
