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The clearer the rules and the limits enforced by parents, the higher the child's self-esteem. The more freedom the child had, the lower his self-esteem.

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In a society in which individualism is becoming rampant, people more and more believe that they are the center of the world. Such a belief system makes individual failure almost inconsolable.

Martin Seligman

Martin Seligman

Martin Seligman

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Born: August 12, 1942 (age 82)

Bio: Martin E. P. "Marty" Seligman is an American psychologist, educator, and author of self-help books. Since the late 90's, Seligman has been an avid promoter within the scientific community for the field of positive psychology.

Known for:

Authentic Happiness (2002)
Learned Optimism (1991)
The optimistic child (1995)
What you can change and what you can't (1994)

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