Dad Quote by Sharon Bolton
““Dads earned money and kept you fed and clothed and drove you around the place, but mums wrapped their bodies around yours and made you feel safe. Mums were the ones who cried when you cried, but loved your tears all the same because they had the power to make them go away. Mums were there in the night, when dark, twisting fears were wrapping themselves around you. Mums were the ones who lay down close and whispered stories about riding through tropical forests on blue elephants. Mums were the ones who could put their hands on your bare bum and bite your neck and nobody would think it at all unusual. Not fair! He””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken, 2012
A mother’s love provides deep emotional comfort, protection, and imaginative support, contrasting with a father’s material provision.
In simple terms: Mothers give emotional safety and imagination.
Key Takeaway
Cherish and emulate nurturing care.
Themes
parenthood
love
comfort
imagination
protection
Mood
tender
protective
reflective
Type
family
emotional
nurturing
When to use this quote
- childhood anxiety
- nighttime fears
- storytelling
- physical affection
- family dynamics
Key Concepts
emotional bonding
maternal instinct
psychological safety
Questions to Reflect On
- How does maternal comfort shape emotional resilience?
- In what ways can fathers also provide emotional safety?
A Different Perspective
Mothers may not always be present or able to meet all needs.
