Parenting Quote by Per Petterson
““But I enjoyed the feeling of wind in my hair, and I knew my father liked to see it blow straight out when we stood on the quay and watched the boats come in. And after all it was my only pride. The train waited behind us, puffing and hissing through its valves, and even though it was only an hour's journey to Skagen, I had never been there. 'Can't we go to Skagen one day?' I asked. Being with Jesper and his friends had made me realize the world was far bigger than the town I lived in, and the fields around it, and I wanted to go travelling and see it. 'There's nothing but sand at Skagen,' my father said, 'you don't want to go there my lass." And because it was Sunday and he seldom said my lass, he took a cigar from his waistcoat pocket with a pleased expression, lit it, and blew out smoke into the wind. The smoke flew back in our faces and scorched them, but I pretended not to notice and so did he.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Out Ste, Per Petterson, 1996
A child's yearning for distant horizons clashes with parental caution, highlighting the tension between curiosity and familiar safety.
In simple terms: A kid wants to explore; dad warns against it.
Key Takeaway
Balance curiosity with wise guidance.
Themes
exploration
family
generational
pride
travel
Mood
nostalgic
hopeful
conflicted
Type
narrative
reflective
When to use this quote
- family conversation
- travel planning
- personal ambition
- storytelling
Key Concepts
growth
identity
place attachment
risk assessment
Questions to Reflect On
- What horizons are you hesitant to pursue?
- How can you honor both curiosity and caution?
A Different Perspective
Parental warnings may limit growth but also protect.
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