Children Quote by Yoko Ono
“Sometimes the father feels pushed out because of the connection between the mother and the child.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Art and Family Dynamics, 2010
Parents may feel excluded when a child bonds closely with the other parent.
In simple terms: Fathers can feel left out in mother‑child closeness.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge and address paternal feelings.
Themes
family
emotions
relationships
Mood
empathetic
thoughtful
Type
psychological
advice
When to use this quote
- counseling sessions
- family gatherings
- co‑parenting decisions
Key Concepts
parental identity
attachment theory
communication
Questions to Reflect On
- How can families ensure both parents feel included?
- What communication strategies help?
A Different Perspective
Balancing attention among parents can be complex.
![“It is important for a father who feels pushed away [by the mom] to say, in effect, When you do that, I feel unwanted as a father, or I feel my rough-housing is not bad parenting; it's my contribution to helping our child take risks. Women cannot hear what men do not say.” quote by Warren Farrell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/551/warren-farrell-1187_bad-parent_it-is-important-for-a-father-who-feels-p_1762902.jpg)
![“When people get cynical about love, they should look at us [Yoko and John Lennon] and see it is possible” quote by Yoko Ono](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07b/yoko-ono-726_cynical_when-people-get-cynical-about-love-they_67256.jpg)
