Using breakpoint theory (Land & Jarman, 1992), this article proposes that we take a broad cultural view of Berne's contributions, that we challenge ourselves to accept our heritage of innovation, and that we avoid dogma as we develop theories and explore practices that will help us navigate our unknown future. Examples drawn from the field of parent education are offered, and the identification of two additional stages of development is proposed.
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