Marriage Quote by Sigmund Freud
“If there are quarrels between the parents or if their marriage is unhappy, the ground will be prepared in their children for the severest predisposition to a disturbance of sexual development or to neurotic illness.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Three Essays on the Theory of Sexuality, 1905
Parental conflict can predispose children to sexual and neurotic disturbances later in life.
In simple terms: Family strife can affect children's mental and sexual health.
Key Takeaway
Address parental issues to protect children's development.
Themes
psychology
family dynamics
mental health
sexual development
Mood
clinical
analytical
Type
theoretical
psychodynamic
When to use this quote
- counseling
- family therapy
- parenting education
- clinical practice
Key Concepts
trauma
attachment
neuroticism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can families mitigate these risks?
- What role does genetics play?
A Different Perspective
Does not account for resilience or other environmental factors.
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