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  • A child needs both to be hugged and unhugged. The hug lets her know she is valuable. The unhug lets her know that she is viable. If you're always shoving your child away, they will cling to you for love. If you're always holding them closer, they will cling to you for fear.

    Polly Berrien Berends (1991). “Gently lead, or, How to teach your children about God while finding out for yourself”, Harpercollins