Rudolf Dreikurs Quotes

#1. We can change our whole life and attitude of the people around us simply by changing ourselves..

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#2. Perfection never exists in reality, but only in our dreams.

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#3. Children need encouragement like plants need water

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#4. A misbehaving child, is a discouraged child

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#5. The complaints which anyone voices against his mate indicate exactly the qualities which stimulated attraction before marriage.

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#6. We cannot protect our children from life. Therefore, it is essential that we prepare them for it.

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#7. When children are allowed to help make family decisions, they tend to be much more supportive and happier with family life. Also when allowed to help make rules, they will follow them much closer than if rules are forced on them. All these add up to a happier home for all.

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#8. A great many people fall in love with or feel attracted to a person who offers the least possibility of a harmonious union.

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#9. Man does not see reality as it is, but only as he perceives it, and his perception may be mistaken or biased.

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#10. The wish to gain complete possession of somebody is expressed most plainly by jealousy. Jealousy is never a sign of love. It only indicates fear of not being able to hold another person.

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#11. Whoever alters a person's expectations changes his behavior.

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#12. A child needs encouragement like a plant needs water.

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#13. 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.

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