Telling words, aren't they?
Yes they are. One thing I've made sure my children got is a sense of safety and sureness. Like the other poster said, my children know exactly what I think of them. Without letting them become "too precious" they are extremely precious and yet have good boundaries and are mindful of other's needs.
I'm extremely thankful I was able to give them so much more than I was given, and I don't mean materially.