Children Quote by Sandra Scarr
“Not until Freud's writings became popular did descriptions of infants center on relationships with their mothers. The idea that children have feelings of any lasting importance for their development is a very recent invention (or insight if you wish).”
About This Quote
Source Book: Developmental Psychology, 1975
Notes that only after Freud did psychologists focus on infant-mother relationships, highlighting that recognizing children's emotional significance is a modern insight
In simple terms: Understanding children's feelings is a recent development in psychology
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge children's emotional needs early
Themes
development
psychology
relationships
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
Type
academic
psychological
When to use this quote
- parenting
- early education
- therapy
- research
Key Concepts
attachment theory
emotional development
Questions to Reflect On
- How do early relationships shape later development?
- What other factors influence child growth?
A Different Perspective
May overemphasize mother-child bond at expense of other influences
