“I think the biggest difference is that I've noticed Western parents seem much more concerned about their children's psyches, their self-esteem, whereas tough immigrant parents assume strength rather than fragility in their children and therefore behave completely differently.” ThinkingChildrenSelfSeemsParentDifferencesSelf EsteemToughConcernedAssumingWesternEsteemBehaveImmigrantsFragilityPsychImmigrant Parents Author:Amy Chua
“Self-esteem creates natural highs. Knowing that you're lovable helps you to love more. Knowing that you're important helps you to make a difference to to others. Knowing that you are capable empowers you to create more. Knowing that you're valuable and that you have a special place in the universe is a serene spiritual joy in itself.” ImportantSelfHelpingSpiritualJoyUniverseNaturalDifferencesKnowingSpecialSelf EsteemCapableValuableEsteemEmpoweringMaking A DifferenceSereneLovableSpecial PlacesSpiritual Joy Book:On the Wings of Self-esteem: A Companion for Personal Transformation Source: On the Wings of Self-esteem: A Companion for Personal Transformation
“The number one goal in resolving a conflict is to make sure both sides maintain their self-esteem. Resolving conflict is rarely about who is right. It is about acknowledgment and appreciation of differences.” SelfSidesGoalDifferencesNumbersSelf EsteemConflictAppreciationEsteemBoth SidesAcknowledgmentResolving Conflict Author:Thomas Crum