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The author of this paper discusses aspects of his professional journey that led him to treating underprivileged children, particularly those living in residential institutions. He has learned lessons that are worth sharing with other professionals. How can these children be helped? Is listening enough? What do they teach us about the world? What traps need to be avoided during psychotherapies? How should their families be dealt with? The author raises questions about the social progress that is achieved by treating these children and their families.