Children Quote by Sue Monk Kidd
““The fears and concerns I'd had earlier about how my journey would affect my children were long gone. I was learning that when it came to my children, I simply needed to pursue my journey in an open, quiet way. When the moment arose naturally, I mentioned my new awareness about things, but I tried never to push it onto them, to struggle to get their approval, or to insist that they embrace my views. And most important, I realized I must not contaminate them with my anger. I let them know that patriarchy and the suppression of the feminine caused my angry feelings, but I tried not to spew that emotion around or say things that would color their own religious experience. More and more I was learning that they were on spiritual journeys of their own, and I could trust them to pursue those journeys in their own ways.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd, 2002
The speaker learns to respect her children's independent spiritual paths, avoiding imposing her own anger or beliefs, and recognizing the influence of patriarchy on her emotions.
In simple terms: Respect children's own spiritual journeys without imposing personal anger or beliefs.
Key Takeaway
Allow children to grow independently.
Themes
parenting
spirituality
personal growth
gender dynamics
Mood
reflective
empathetic
Type
advice
personal narrative
philosophical
When to use this quote
- family discussions
- teaching values
- handling anger
- supporting independence
Key Concepts
patriarchy
emotional regulation
autonomy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can parents model healthy emotional expression?
- What boundaries help maintain respect for each other's beliefs?
A Different Perspective
Children may resist or misinterpret teachings if forced.
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