Children Quote by Ruth Davidson Bell
“Those feelings of envy are familiar to many of us. We see our children accomplishing things that we've always been afraid to try, or we give them opportunities that we never had, and we find ourselves feeling jealousy mixed with our pride, or we feel resentfulwhen they take it all for granted.”
About This Quote
Parents experience envy and pride when children achieve what they feared, mixing admiration with resentment over missed opportunities.
In simple terms: Parents feel envy and pride over children's achievements.
Key Takeaway
Balance pride with support, avoid resentment.
Themes
children
envy
pride
feelings
generational
growth
emotional health
Mood
reflective
empathetic
Type
Children:1
Envy:1
Great saying by great authors:0
Jealousy:1
Pride:1
Feelings Envy:1
Feeling Jealousy:1
Feel Resentfulwhen:1
When to use this quote
- parenting
- career guidance
- educational settings
Key Concepts
comparison
self-actualization
family dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can parents turn envy into motivation?
- What supports prevent resentment?
A Different Perspective
It may oversimplify complex family emotions.
