“In a family, a culture can emerge that subtly discourages sincerity. Children are naturally open, even to the point of bluntness, but quickly learn from their parents whether such openness is welcome. When it is not, children must try to cope with problems on their own, without the benefit of their elders' wisdom and experience” HonestyParentingCatholicismSincerity Book:Forming Families, Forming Saints Source: Forming Families, Forming Saints
“It is not easy to see our children suffer in the moment, of course, but it is far worse to see them suffer in the future, when an inability to sacrifice leaves them crippled in heart and spirit, unable to really love and be loved.” LoveSacrificeParentingCatholicism Book:Forming Families, Forming Saints Source: Forming Families, Forming Saints