Sue Shellenbarger
WSJ Online
“Researchers are finding that a sense of family history is linked to self-esteem and resiliency in kids. Stories of relatives grappling with sad or difficult events may give children the wisdom and perspective they need to thrive.....Kids who knew their family history had higher self-esteem and fewer emotional problems, such as depression. The children seem to gain a sense of self in relation to other family members and to the past, building confidence. 'Families who tell family stories have kids who are doing better,' says Robyn Fivush, an Emory psychology professor.”
