Virginia Satir Quotes

American - Psychologist June 26, 1916 - September 10, 1988

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.

Sad Parenting Parents Child

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.

Family Communication Mistakes Rules

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.

People World Teen Learn

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.

Life You Way Difference

We must not allow other people's limited perceptions to define us.

People Us Must Define Limited

Problems are not the problem; coping is the problem.

Strength Problems Problem Coping

We need 4 hugs a day for survival. We need 8 hugs a day for maintenance. We need 12 hugs a day for growth.

Love Day Growth Need

We can learn something new anytime we believe we can.

Believe Brainy New Something

What lingers from the parent's individual past, unresolved or incomplete, often becomes part of her or his irrational parenting.

Parenting Past Parent Her

So much is asked of parents, and so little is given.

Parents Little Given Much

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