Children Quote by Adele Faber
“Let us be different in our homes. Let us realize that along with food, shelter, and clothing, we have another obligation to our children, and that is to affirm their "rightness." The whole world will tell them what's wrong with them--out loud and often. Our job is to let our children know what's right about them.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Sibling Rivalry, 1999
Parents should affirm children's inherent worth, counteracting societal negativity.
In simple terms: Parents must affirm children's rightness despite external criticism.
Consistently affirm your child's strengths.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- family meals
- school interactions
- media consumption
- peer groups
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What daily affirmations can you share?
- How do you model self‑acceptance for your kids?
Children may internalize negative messages despite affirmations.