That which was intended to bury the mule was the very means by which it rose. Somehow these children walk into their adult lives making significant contributions to their communities and chosen vocations. It is believed that these children often had at least one person who unconditionally believed in them and supported the competent and capable side of their personality. It is amazing what one person, especially a father, can do to ensure a child's success. In conclusion, children with disabilities, whether emotional or physical, can often overcome sizable odds if they believe a parent believes in them.
Children often define themselves by how they are defined.
On the other hand, when a child feels loved, even when he doesn't feel particularly loving, he feels a sense of redemption and hope. I became so aggravated that I just would lose it. This in turn would send him even deeper into a bad attitude or defiance. The louder he got, the louder I got, and so forth. There was a tremendous amount of stress and tension in the house.