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It was something she didnt want me to do because she thought the rejection would ruin my self-esteem.
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"It was something she didn't want me to do because she thought the rejection would ruin my self-esteem. My father was, like, 'If she wants to try it, let her try it.'"

- Ellen Muth

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This quote by Ellen Muth speaks with the significance of enabling children to take dangers and make errors. The speaker's mom was worried that the potential rejection of a specific activity would damage the speaker's self-confidence, but her daddy was more open to the idea of letting her give it a go. This quote suggests that the father was more willing to let the speaker take threats and gain from her errors, instead of shielding her from possible failure. This is an important lesson for moms and dads to bear in mind, as it is very important to enable children to take dangers and learn from their errors in order to build durability and self-confidence. By permitting children to take dangers, parents can assist them establish the abilities and confidence they require to be successful in life.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Ellen Muth somewhere between March 6, 1981 and today. She was a famous Actress from USA. The author also have 15 other quotes.

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