We simply didn't get it ourselves and obviously can't give what we never got. We get angry at them only because we feel unloved and empty ourselves. In that condition, we can't avoid becoming disappointed and angry when they inconvenience us. Until we address that root problem, we'll make no dent in the problems we see in our children. It's not hopeless.
Parents can learn to find unconditional love.
Thousands across the country are now doing just that, and they're describing dramatic changes in their own lives. And then they're surprised and delighted to discover that they can naturally share the love they have with their children. When their children feel that unconditional love, they lose their emptiness and fear. With Real Love, they have no need to be angry and rebellious, which were just reactions to the pain of feeling unloved in the first place. For years, parents have been learning from The Wart King , The Truth About Relationships , and The Truth About Parenting how to find and give Real Love.