When a child makes a mistake or fails to accomplish a certain goal, we must avoid any word or action which indicates that we consider him a failure. 'Too bad that didn't work.' 'I'm sorry it didn't work out for you.' We need to separate the deed from the doer.
Rudolf DreikursWe cannot protect our children from life. Therefore, it is essential that we prepare them for it.
Rudolf DreikursWe cannot protect our children from life. Therefore, it is essential to prepare them for it. Feeling sorry for children is one of the most seriously damaging attitudes we can have. It so greatly demonstrates to them and to ourselves that we lack faith in them and their ability to cope with adversities.
Rudolf DreikursA great many people fall in love with or feel attracted to a person who offers the least possibility of a harmonious union.
Rudolf DreikursHow many things would be different in everyoneโs surroundings if we hadnโt lived? How a good word many have encouraged some fellow and did something to him that he did it differently and better than he would otherwise. And through him somebody else was saved. How much we contribute to each other, how powerful we each are-and donโt know it.
Rudolf Dreikurs