He didn't say anything more, just waited for me to tell him what I'd been thinking. It was pure speculation, and I was opening myself up to ridicule by saying anything at all. I sat on the stool and realized that I had my loyalties, too.

Patricia Briggs
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In the midst of a family fight, a parent may be tempted to avoid the problem by putting it off and waiting for their child to speak up and tell them what's wrong. But here's the thing: If you don't open up and put it all out there, you'll never reach a solution. This quote is about how much we should trust and respect our children and listen to them when they're ready to talk.

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