Active Quote by Susan Forward

“Instead of promoting healthy development, they unconsciously undermine it, often with the belief that they are acting in their child’s best interest.”

— Susan Forward

Criticism is the fountainhead of control.

— Susan Forward

“It’s amazing how people can change behind closed doors.”

— Susan Forward

“The initial disappointment for the misogynist usually occurs early in the relationship. However, because there is so much excitement and romance going on, the…

— Susan Forward

“Reality Check His lying is not contigent on who you are or what you do. His lying is not your fault. Lying is his…

— Susan Forward

“Many misogynists use this method of turning the tables to deflect blame from themselves. They may say: "You are too sensitive"; "You're overreacting"; "You…

— Susan Forward

“Children expect different things from each parent. Traditionally, the mother is expected to protect and defend the children, while the father is seen as…

— Susan Forward

“Our laws and institutions concerning women's rights and male prerogatives are changing, but many men still believe that their masculine image depends on their…

— Susan Forward

“As children, because of our dependency, we experience a sense of being powerless in a world of powerful people. If our home environments are…

— Susan Forward

“Some misogynists do not resort to the obvious cruelty of scare tactics and screamed insults to gain control of their partners. Instead of raising…

— Susan Forward

“Children from high-drama households often grow up with the idea that tension is an integral part of love. Therefore, the girl who grows up…

— Susan Forward

“Anger is a normal human emotion and all children experience it to some degree, but many parents have difficulty dealing with it. Often they…

— Susan Forward