Felt Quote by Tino Sehgal
“Kids are very sensitive to the value system of their parents, and I just felt my parents were attaching too much importance, too much meaning, to things.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Art Basel, 2015, Switzerland
Children absorb their parents' values deeply, and excessive emphasis can distort their perception of importance.
In simple terms: Kids pick up parents' values; too much focus can skew meaning.
Key Takeaway
Balance guidance with space for personal meaning.
Themes
parenting
values
sensitivity
development
Mood
reflective
concerned
Type
advice
observational
When to use this quote
- raising children
- educational settings
- family discussions
- media consumption
- cultural upbringing
Key Concepts
social learning
identity formation
family dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can parents model values without imposing them?
- What signs show a child is feeling pressured by parental expectations?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis may stifle independent critical thinking.
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