Children Quote by Paula Polk Lillard
““Adults must aim to diminish their egocentric and authoritarian attitude toward the child and adopt a passive attitude in order to aid in his devleopment.””
About This Quote
Source Book: “The Whole-Brain Child” (2005) by Daniel J. Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson, referenced by Lillard
Adults should reduce egocentric, authoritarian attitudes and adopt a supportive stance for child development.
In simple terms: Parents need to be less self‑centered and more supportive for kids.
Key Takeaway
Shift from control to empathy in parenting.
Themes
parenting
development
empathy
authority
Mood
thoughtful
encouraging
Type
parenting
advice
When to use this quote
- family meetings
- educational workshops
- co‑parenting strategies
Key Concepts
child psychology
relationship dynamics
growth mindset
Questions to Reflect On
- How can parents practice humility?
- What tools help foster child autonomy?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep‑seated attitudes can be challenging for adults.
![“Their attitude is, 'okay, I am the customer. You are supposed to entertain me.' It's kind of a passive attitude they're taking, and to me it's kind of a pathetic thing. They do not know how interesting it is if you move one step further and try to challenge yourself [with more advanced games].” quote by Shigeru Miyamoto](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/81f/shigeru-miyamoto-5303_attitude_their-attitude-is-okay-i-am-the-customer_486841.jpg)
