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“Many teenagers are tormented by terrors they deem private and personal. They do not know that their anxieties and doubts are universal.”

Quote by Haim Ginott

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Haim Ginott, born in Poland in 1922, was a renowned psychologist whose research focused on child education and interpersonal communication. He proposed many theories about parent-child relationships and teacher-student relationships, and his works have had a profound impact on psychology and education. more

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