And it’s not hard to understand why in families across the land,
ADELE FABERNo wonder children struggle so fiercely to be first or best.
More Adele Faber Quotes
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The whole world will tell them what’s wrong with them–out loud and often.
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The mere existence of an additional child or children in the family could signify Less.
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And sometimes, from their envy of each other’s special abilities they become inspired to work harder, persist and achieve.
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We put him in touch with his inner reality.
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I was an expert on why everyone else was having problems with theirs. Then I had three of my own.
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We have another obligation to our children, and that is to affirm their “rightness.”
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No wonder children struggle so fiercely to be first or best.
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We deprive them of the experience that comes from wrestling with their own problems.
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No wonder they mobilize all their energy to have more or most. Or better still, all.
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From their verbal sparring they learn the difference between being clever and being hurtful.
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Let us realize that along with food, shelter, and clothing
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I was a wonderful parent before I had children.
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You can call on each other / and count on each other … / because each other / is all you have.
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I was a wonderful parent before I had children.
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Our job is to let our children know what’s right about them.
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