Haim Ginott - Between parent and child (1965)

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Children…are like wet cement. Any word that falls on them makes an impact.

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Praise, like penicillin, must not be administered haphazardly.

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Parenthood is an endless series of small events, periodic conflicts, and sudden crises which call for a response. The response is not without consequence: it affects personality for better or for worse.

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When children feel understood, their loneliness and hurt diminish. When children are understood, their love for their parent is deepened. A parent's sympathy serves as emotional first aid for bruised feelings. When we genuinely acknowledge a child's plight and voice her disappointment, she often gathers the strength to face reality.

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Responsibility is fostered by allowing children a voice and wherever indicated a choice in matters that affect them.

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