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Unfortunately, some parents simply don't love their children. Probably they don't even love themselves. That may be the heart of their problem. Having parents like this is a terrible burden for any child and can shadow him all through life. It can even destroy him.
David Viscott
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"Unfortunately, some parents simply don't love their children. Probably they don't even love themselves. That may be the heart of their problem. Having parents like this is a terrible burden for any child and can shadow him all through life. It can even destroy him."
— David Viscott #familyparenting #loveromance

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Unfortunately, some parents simply don't love their children. Probably they don't even love themselves. That may be the heart of their problem. Having parents like this is a terrible burden for any child and can shadow him all through life. It can even destroy him. — David Viscott

About David Viscott

David Viscott was a Psychologist from United States (1938–1996).

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This quote is attributed to David Viscott, a Psychologist from United States.
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David Viscott lived from 1938 – 1996.
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