Quote by Ayelet Waldman
Look, if you ask a child, 'Would you rather have a fulfilled mother or a stay-at-home Sylvia Plath,' they'll pick Sylvia Plath every time. But I think it's really important that children don't feel their parents' emotional lives depend on their success.
Summary
This quote emphasizes the importance of maintaining a healthy balance between personal fulfillment and parenting. It suggests that children would prefer a parent who pursues their passion and finds fulfillment, even if it means being away at times, over a parent who is unfulfilled and present at home. However, the quote also highlights the need for parents to ensure that their emotional well-being is not solely tied to their children's achievements, as this can unduly burden and affect the children negatively.
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