What lingers from the parent's individual past, unresolved or incomplete, often becomes part of her or his irrational parenting. - Virginia Satir 1 Share Now -
Adolescents are not monsters. They are just people trying to learn how to make it among the adults in the world, who are probably not so sure themselves. - Virginia Satir 3 Share Now -
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. - Virginia Satir 4 Share Now -
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. - Virginia Satir 5 Share Now -
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. - Virginia Satir 7 Share Now -
