The Impact of Toxic Homes on Siblings: Orchids vs. Dandelions.
A hypnotherapist explains why siblings who grew up in a toxic home can wind up so different, using the terms "orchid child" and "dandelion child" to describe the two types of children. "Dandelion children" are highly resilient and can thrive in any environment, while "orchid children" require better conditions to blossom but can surpass their siblings if removed from an unsafe environment. Pediatrician Dr. W. Thomas Boyce has conducted studies showing that "steadfast love" is important for an "orchid child" to thrive.