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Erich Fromm

The mother-child relationship is paradoxical and, in a sense, tragic. It requires the most intense love on the mother's side, yet this very love must help the child grow away from the mother, and to become fully independent.

Erich Fromm

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The bond between a mother and her child is complicated because the mother's deep love must also encourage the child to separate and develop their own identity. This creates a difficult tension where love means both holding close and letting go.

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