Behavior Quote by Louise J. Kaplan

The toddler must say no in order to find out who she is. The adolescent says no to assert who she is not.

— Louise J. Kaplan

Be aware that the more often a child hears the word no, the greater his need to say no himself.

— Cathy Rindner Tempelsman

The word NO, carries a lot more meaning when spoken by a parent who also knows how to say yes.

— Joyce Maynard

Sales people should take lessons from their kids. What does the word ‘no’ mean to a child? Almost nothing.

— Jim Rohn

Parents do not have the courage to say no to certain things that their children demand. They are rather scared of their children.

— Shiv Khera

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— Germaine Greer

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— Charles Manson

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— Maria Montessori

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— Jean Piaget

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— Prince Philip