Action Quote by Brigham Young
“I will here say to parents, that kind words and loving actions towards children, will subdue their uneducated nature a great deal better than the rod, or, in other words, than physical punishment.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: General Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1865
Kind words and love shape children better than physical punishment.
In simple terms: Love teaches better than force.
Key Takeaway
Use kindness, not violence.
Themes
parenting
discipline
compassion
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
advice
ethical
When to use this quote
- family life
- education
- child rearing
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
behavioral psychology
nonviolent communication
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you model compassion daily?
- What alternatives to discipline feel natural?
A Different Perspective
Physical punishment can cause fear and resentment.
![“How shall we know that we obey [God]? There is but one method by which we can know it, and that is by the inspiration of the Spirit of the Lord witnessing unto our spirit that we are His, that we love Him, and that He loves us. It is by the spirit of revelation we know this.” quote by Brigham Young](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fa8/brigham-young-1075_inspiration_how-shall-we-know-that-we-obey-god-there_148998.jpg)
