Parents play a pivotal role in a child’s life, serving as the adult figures who represent the entire universe and serve as the model for understanding the cosmos. During the formative years, a child’s experiences are largely shaped by this parental model, creating a foundation for their understanding of the world.

The forced isolation a child experiences in the early years is significant, considering that, in the perspective of a child, one year can feel like an entire lifetime. Until the age of five or seven, a child resides in a unique universe where their parents are akin to gods—wise, benevolent beings who define their reality.

During this period, there is little else that encompasses the child’s world. Consequently, if a child grows up with the belief that “This world is unfair,” it becomes crucial to examine their early childhood experiences. Perhaps the parents played a role in shaping this perception by being unfair to the child during those formative years.

This scenario is not uncommon, leading to the prevalent sentiment among adults that “The whole world is a swamp.” It is not surprising that this belief often colors the way individuals perceive the rest of their lives. Understanding the impact of early childhood experiences can provide insights into the development of such perspectives.