Each time I visit such a classroom, where the teacher is more interested in creating a democratic community than in maintaining her position of authority, I’m convinced all over again that moving away from consequences and rewards isn’t just realistic - it’s the best way to help kids grow into good learners and good people.

Educational success should be measured by how strong your desire is to keep learning.

The overwhelming number of teachers ...are unable to name or describe a theory of learning that underlies what they do.

Punishments erode relationships and moral growth.

Do rewards motivate people? Absolutely. They motivate people to get rewards.

To control students is to force them to accommodate to a preestablished curriculum.

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