Modern women are just bombarded. There's nothing but media telling us we're all supposed to be great cooks, have great style, be great in bed, be the best mothers, speak seven languages, and be able to understand derivatives. And we don't really have women we're modeling after, so we're all looking for how to do this.
The most rewarding aspect of parenting is seeing my children be authentic. The most rewarding thing for me is to see them do anything that they're proud of.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The joy of parenting comes from witnessing children be true to themselves and achieving personal pride.
In this quote, Jamie Lee Curtis highlights the profound satisfaction that comes with parenting, particularly when parents observe their children embracing their true identities and accomplishing feats that fill them with pride. This perspective emphasizes the importance of authenticity in a child's development and the fulfillment parents feel when they support their children's individuality and achievements.
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Example use cases
In a speech about family values, one might say, 'As Jamie Lee Curtis expressed, the most rewarding aspect of parenting is seeing our children be authentic and proud of who they are.'
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