Who we are and how we engage with the world are much stronger predictors of how our children will do than what we know about parenting. In terms of teaching our children to dare greatly in the "never enough" culture, the question isn't so much "Are you parenting the right way?" as it is: "Are you the adult that you want your child to grow up to be?Anonymous
About This Quote
This quote by Susan Cain is an interesting look at how parenting style affects the way children turn out. The quote works well when looking at parents who are not in touch with their own values and morals. It also makes an interesting point when discussing the difference between the 'good' parents and the 'bad' ones. If you want your child to be a good person, then you need to be that kind of person yourself.
Source: Daring Greatly: How The Courage To Be Vulnerable Transforms The Way We Live, Love, Parent, And Lead
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