Life is not what it's supposed to be. It's what it is. The way you cope with it is what makes the difference.
Virginia Satir
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- Feelings of worth can flourish only in an atmosphere where individual differences are appreciated, mistakes are tolerated, communication is open, and rules are flexible - the kind of atmosphere that is found in a nurturing family.
- Feelings of worth can flourish only in an atmosphere where individual differences are appreciated, mistakes are tolerated, communication is open, and rules are flexible - the kind of atmosphere that is found in a nurturing family.
- Life is not what it's supposed to be. It's what it is. The way you cope with it is what makes the difference.
- What lingers from the parent's individual past, unresolved or incomplete, often becomes part of her or his irrational parenting.
- Every word, facial expression, gesture, or action on the part of a parent gives the child some message about self-worth. It is sad that so many parents don't realize what messages they are sending.