"A marker of good parenting is that your child doesn't have any wish to be famous," De Botton confessed to Stebbings. He emphasized that children with strong internal validation are less likely to seek fame as a form of external validation.
"They are not seeking to be known by strangers," he added. "They can be content to be known by a small circle of people that they actually know back." This perspective highlights the importance of nurturing confidence through meaningful relationships.
De Botton claims that those seeking fame hope to gain respect and love through popularity, yet are often met with envy, insecurity, and backlash instead.
His insights led many to reflect on their behaviors, sparking comments like 'That explains a lot' and 'Damn, just clocked all of us.' It resonates deeply with those who yearn for validation.
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