Quote by Virginia Satir
Every word, facial expression, gesture, or action on the part of a

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 dont realize what messages they are sending. – Virginia Satir

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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

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communication
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Life is not what its supposed to be. Its what it is. The way you cope with it is what makes the difference. – Virginia Satir

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Life
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What lingers from the parents individual past, unresolved or incomplete, often becomes part of her or his irrational parenting. – Virginia Satir

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parenting
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I would not know how I am supposed to feel about many stories if not for the fact that the TV news personalities make sad faces for sad stories and happy faces for happy stories. – Dave Barry

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sad

I think that the Information Age is great, but theres a downside to it obviously as well, and its that false information can be perpetuated so quickly. And its sad that so many people will believe it. – Josh Hopkins

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sad

My father comes from a generation of film that actors my age dont even know about, which is really sad. – Amber Tamblyn

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sad

With my schedule being so crazy, I cant call every day or hang out with my friends like I used to and thats definitely sad. – Jordin Sparks

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sad

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