Haim Ginott - Quotes From Between Parent and Teenager

Quotes From Between Parent and Teenager

  • "Rebellion follows rejection."
  • "Truth for its own sake can be a deadly weapon in family relations. Truth without compassion can destroy love. Some parents try too hard to prove exactly how, where and why they have been right. This approach will bring bitterness and disappointment. When attitudes are hostile, facts are unconvincing." p. 38

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