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
Teen, Learn, Sure, Adult
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
Parenting, Parent, Some, Messages
We can learn something new anytime we believe we can.
- Virginia Satir
Brainy, Learn, New, Anytime
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
Family, Atmosphere, Flexible
What lingers from the parent's individual past, unresolved or incomplete, often becomes part of her or his irrational parenting.
- Virginia Satir
Past, Parent, Individual, Incomplete
We must not allow other people's limited perceptions to define us.
- Virginia Satir
Other, Allow, Limited, Perceptions
Life is not what it's supposed to be. It's what it is. The way you cope with it is what makes the difference.
- Virginia Satir
Difference, Makes, Supposed, Cope
We need 4 hugs a day for survival. We need 8 hugs a day for maintenance. We need 12 hugs a day for growth.
- Virginia Satir
Love, Survival, Need, Maintenance
Problems are not the problem; coping is the problem.
- Virginia Satir
Strength, Problem, Coping, Problems
So much is asked of parents, and so little is given.
- Virginia Satir
Much, Asked, Given, Parents
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