Afraid Quote by Sylvie Guillem
“As a child, I was afraid of everything. My parents were shy, the kind of people for whom it is an ordeal to go and buy some bread or whatever.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Dance and Childhood, 2012
Early fear stems from shy parents, leading to personal anxiety and hesitation in everyday tasks.
In simple terms: Shy parents can cause childhood fear.
Key Takeaway
Address parental influence on fear.
Themes
family
psychology
childhood
anxiety
growth
Mood
introspective
empathetic
hopeful
Type
personal
motivational
When to use this quote
- parenting workshops
- building child confidence
- overcoming personal fears
Key Concepts
attachment theory
fear conditioning
self‑efficacy
Questions to Reflect On
- How did your parents’ shyness shape your confidence?
- What steps can break the cycle of fear?
A Different Perspective
Not all children of shy parents develop fear.
