Children Quote by Peter Høeg
““Where's tomorrow?' That is what she has asked me. When children cry, you talk to them about tomorrow. If they hurt themselves and are inconsolable, even though you pick them up, then you tell them where they are going tomorrow, who they are going to visit. You move their awareness on a day, away from their tears. You introduce time into their lives. The woman has the knack of doing it gently, somehow. Without promising anything specific, without trying to deny the pain, tenderly she draw the child with her into the future. as if to say, we all have to learn about time. They even so it is possible to grow up without being damaged. … I knew what she meant. She had grasped the concept of changes in space, that places are different, also from each other. Now time had been introduced into her life, but she could not grasp it. So she tried to explain it in terms of space, which she had grasped.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Woman and the Child, 1995
A caregiver gently introduces children to future concepts, using space analogies to teach time and ease pain.
In simple terms: She teaches kids about tomorrow using space ideas.
Key Takeaway
Use concrete analogies to explain abstract ideas to children.
Themes
parenting
education
empathy
time perception
Mood
hopeful
thoughtful
Type
educational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- parent‑child conversations
- school lessons
- therapy sessions
Key Concepts
psychology
developmental learning
Questions to Reflect On
- What analogies help children grasp time?
- How does gentle guidance affect emotional healing?
A Different Perspective
Abstract concepts can be hard without relatable frames.
