From “What’s Wrong With You?” to “What Do You Need?”

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This question changes everything.

“What’s wrong with you?” focuses on blame.
“What do you need?” focuses on solutions.

When children feel safe, they’re more willing to try.
When they feel understood, learning accelerates.

This shift doesn’t lower expectations—it removes barriers.

Support first.
Skills follow.


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