Assertiveness Quote by Fred Rogers

“When two-year-olds are thwarted (like every three minutes), they have intense anger and temper tantrums. At this stage the child needs to take possession…

— John Bradshaw

“In my experience, most parents sincerely want their children to be assertive, independent thinkers who are unafraid to stand their ground . . .…

— Alfie Kohn

Two-year-olds are notterribleMbut their reputation is.

— Anonymous

If children can't handle competition when it's necessary, or take some criticism, or never strive to be better because their parents inadvertently programmed them…

— LZ Granderson

Parents who are cowed by temper tantrums and screaming defiance are only inviting more of the same. Young children become more cooperative with parents…

— Sandra Scarr

“Every child apprehends, feels and changes with age and developmental stage, as they also learn to develop. Nevertheless, if you recognize what to expect…

— Patricia Dsouza

If babies held the same tendency toward self-criticism as adults, they might never learn to walk or talk. Can you imagine infants stomping, 'Aarggh!…

— Dan Millman

“The parent who praises a child’s accomplishment by saying, ‘You studied hard!’ promotes a growth mindset. The parent who says, ‘Look at your A,…

— Susan David

With children... it is a fact that most parents criticize children more than they laud or congratulate them. We tend to be quick to…

— Anonymous

A two-year-old can be taught to curb his aggressions completely if the parents employ strong enough methods, but the achievement of such control at…

— Selma Fraiberg

Parents sometimes feel that if they don't criticize their child, their child will never learn. Criticism doesn't make people wantto change; it makes them…

— Laurence Steinberg

“A child being able to clearly and confidently articulate thoughts, ideals, and opinions have better self-esteem and they learn to deal with complex problems…

— Hannah Raybans