Values Child Quote by Priscilla Gilman
““I didn't want to think of Benj in terms of syndromes and categories and labels and diagnoses, in terms of his performance on tests and evaluations, in terms of his differences from a perceived norm or imagined ideal. One of the questions my experience with Benj raised for me is: how do you value your child in a culture whose benchmarks for achievement and whose standards for evaluating and assessing kids are so out of line with your own values and who your child is?””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Trouble with Kids, Priscilla Gilman, 2022
The quote challenges parents to value their child beyond societal metrics, emphasizing individuality over diagnostic labels.
In simple terms: Value your child for who they are, not how they fit norms.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize personal connection over external standards.
Themes
parenting
individuality
valuation
societal pressure
Mood
reflective
empathetic
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- family discussions
- school meetings
- advocacy
- self-reflection
Key Concepts
identity
neurodiversity
self-worth
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you celebrate your child's unique traits?
- What alternative measures of success can you adopt?
A Different Perspective
Societal benchmarks can be rigid and may not reflect a child's unique strengths.
