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When a dad admits he is wrong or asks for help, he allows the child to see him- or herself as adequate even when she or he is also wrong. it encourages children to make suggestions and, therefore, to discover their creativity because they have a chance of making a contribution.
-Warren Farrell
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When A Dad Admits He Is Wrong

Warren Farrell
When a dad admits he is wrong or asks for help, he allows the child to see him- or herself as adequate even when she or he is also wrong. it encourages children to make suggestions and, therefore, to discover their creativity because they have a chance of making a contribution.
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