Character Quote by Stefan Molyneux

“Parents can raise children who are responsible, self-disciplined, and cooperative without relying on the weapon of fear; they can learn how to influence children…

— Thomas Gordon

“External motivators for behavior such as rewards and punishments may destroy the precious internal motivation to be good, making leverage by such artificial means…

— Gabor Maté

“effective parents expect their children to rise to life’s challenges (as you know, there are plenty!) and to respect the rules and limits that…

— Thomas W. Phelan

“Replace a goal of obedience with one of connection and trust instead. Children are drawn to follow those to whom they are emotionally connected.…

— Kelly Bartlett

It is the duty of the parents to ensure the children don't fall prey to societal pressures.

— M. K. Stalin

“The greatest challenge of parenting is in the inner work it requires: the strength and confidence in believing that we are not in control…

— Kelly Bartlett

Children are taught to fear and obey; the avarice, pride, or timidity of parents teaches children economy, arrogance, or submission. They are also encouraged…

— Luc de Clapiers

“and self-responsibility can only occur where the child is surrounded with moral behavior and allowed to grow her own understanding of the ideals of…

— Kelly Bryson

Unconditional parenting: Moving from Rewards and Punishments to Love and Reason

— Alfie Kohn

I doubt that we can ever successfully impose values or attitudes or behaviors on our children certainly not by threat, guilt, or punishment. But…

— Fred Rogers

“The broad principle, which appears throughout this book, bears repeating. Healthy parenting can be boiled down to those two essential ingredients: love and control.…

— James C. Dobson

“Parenting children with severe behaviors is not a simple job, yet it is a responsibility charged to us by God. It is a call…

— Heather T. Forbes