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Child Quote by Susan Sarandon

“I just want my kids to love who they are, have happy lives and find something they want to do and make peace with that. Your job as a parent is to give your kids not only the instincts and talents to survive, but help them enjoy their lives.” quote by Susan Sarandon
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“I just want my kids to love who they are, have happy lives and find something they want to do and make peace with that. Your job as a parent is to give your kids not only the instincts and talents to survive, but help them enjoy their lives.”

Susan Sarandon

About This Quote

Source Interview: Public appearance, 2023

A parent should nurture children’s self‑acceptance, happiness, purpose, and peace while supporting their innate abilities and enjoyment of life.

In simple terms: Help kids love themselves, find purpose, and enjoy life.

Key Takeaway

Foster self‑love and purpose.

Themes

parenting self‑acceptance purpose happiness

Mood

warm hopeful

Type

advice inspirational

When to use this quote

  • family meals
  • school counseling
  • career guidance
  • life coaching

Key Concepts

psychology developmental theory values

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you support a child’s passions without imposing your own?
  • What does “making peace” look like in daily life?
A Different Perspective

Balancing guidance with allowing independence can be challenging.

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