In healthy families, children discover (through being listened to) that what they have to say is important and that their experiences and ideas (and they themselves) have worth. They are encouraged to think for themselves, express opinions, and make decisions for themselves. Parents supporting them in standing on their own two feet and doing what they think is right. Trusting and gaining confidence in themselves, they develop an inner locus of control.
Louise HartThe Golden Rule of Parenting is; do unto your children as you wish your parents had done unto you!
Louise HartWe all enter the world with fairly simple needs: to be protected, to be nurtured, to be loved unconditionally, and to belong.
Louise Hart