I Think I’m So Bad

How to Help a Child Feel Worthwhile

We have it all backward. We believe we have to do good things—or at least things that please people—in order to be worthwhile. Wrong. We’re already worthwhile, and when we know that—when we feel loved and then unafraid—good choices just proceed from who we really are.

This is a darling story of a miraculous change in a young man. This is the kind of reward that comes from loving and teaching.

Timestamps

00:07 A mother of 3 learns about unconditional love.

01:13 Eldest son hated himself when he made mistakes and lashed out.

03:08 The mother learns how to love and teach her children.

03:40 Mother intervenes when the son is lashing out at his sister.

05:55 Mother doesn't quit when he refuses to talk to her.

07:25 She heard him, listened, and gave him tenderness and time.

10:50 Life-changing results. 

14:24 Son so relieved and happy.

Portrait of Greg Baer

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