My mom raised me so wonderfully. She gave me self esteem and made me appreciate my flaws, as well as my strengths.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Dunst praises her mother for building her self-esteem and teaching her to accept both flaws and strengths.
- In plain terms
- Her mom taught her to love herself, flaws and all.
- What can you take from it?
- Self-esteem often comes from supportive parenting.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How did your parents build your confidence?
- What does self-acceptance mean to you?
Another view
Not everyone receives this kind of support from parents.
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