“Whenever I hear about a child needing something, I ask myself, 'Is it what he needs or what he wants?' It isn't always easy to distinguish between the two. A child has many real needs which can and should be satisfied. His wants are a bottomless pit. He wants, for example, to sleep with his parents. He needs to be in his own bed. At Christmas he wants every toy advertised on television. He needs only one or two.”
Quote by Haim Ginott
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Haim Ginott
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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