Haim Ginott

Teacher, educator, psychotherapist — and a sorely missed man

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Congratulations to the students graduating this year -- and to the parents & teachers who helped inspire them along the way! #graduation2018

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As teachers and parents, we must always be careful not to think we are the shapers of students and children. We are there to guide them in their growth, not to force it upon them. https://t.co/oHTBQ5CzuQ

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When we treat children with respect, as if they are capable of change without an adult enforcer at every turn, they tend to rise above our expectations. https://t.co/7olkhzXHgy

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“Treat a child as though he already is the person he’s capable of becoming.”- Haim Ginott - Great quote for such a… https://t.co/gVjIaVIbIE

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"Most parents love their children, but it is important that they not have an urgent need to be loved by them every minute of the day." Haim Ginott

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"Don't be a parent, be a human being who is a parent." HG

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Millions know the term, but few know the origin... #helicopterparent https://t.co/NVkfqpBqrS

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"Words have the power to build and energize or to frighten and devastate." Haim Ginott

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"Our anger has a purpose; it shows our concern. Failure to get angry at certain moments indicates indifference, not love." Haim Ginott

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One school instituted a listening game, in which every student has to follow 1 unusual rule ... https://t.co/6IZIsfpQah

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"Responsibility is fostered by allowing children a voice and, wherever possible, a choice in matters that affect them." Haim Ginott

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"Parents need to learn to respond to their children as they do to guests." Haim Ginott, Between Parent & Child

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"While [children] cannot choose their emotions, they are responsible for how and when they express them." HG

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There is a place for parental anger... [F]ailure to get angry at certain moments would only convey to the child indifference, not goodness.

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A child needs appreciation for effort w/o criticism for errors. Mistakes are for correcting, not an excuse for attacking a child’s ability.

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Thoughtful parents to their child: "Homework is your responsibility. Homework is for you what work is for us." HG https://t.co/xEJlpnmNMQ

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Dependency breeds hostility.

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"[Parents] need to learn to respond to complaints by acknowledging the child’s complaint." Haim Ginott

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"We accept the fact that we will sometimes get angry in dealing with children." HG