“So, I always got really excited to go home and try something. And then when I saw that it was working I’m like, yes! So you get excited.”
-Parent in Oregon
“Every time I would say something positive to [daughter], rather than negative, she would just light up. And it just changed our relationship.”
-Parent in Oregon
“Another thing that was helpful is talking to a child in a calm way … without aggression. It is helpful. A child gets to listen to what you are saying … and will understand more than when you are rude.”
-Parent in Oregon
“I used to say that our children were the ones with the problem, but I realized that if we are doing things wrong, they will do things wrong as well. It’s about learning that our children are only the reflection of our actions.”
-Parent from Fundación San Carlos de Maipo
“I learned to see the chains of education we have from our parents and how we want to do the same. They made us do things with one intimidating look, but communication and respect are better. My old ways were wrong and now I am closer to my daughter.”
-Parent from Fundación San Carlos de Maipo