The fact that human conscience remains partially infantile throughout life is the core of human tragedy.
Erik EriksonAdolescents need freedom to choose, but not so much freedom that they cannot, in fact, make a choice.
Erik EriksonChildren cannot be fooled by empty praise and condescending encouragement. They may have to accept artificial bolstering of their self-esteem in lieu of something better, but what I call their accruing ego identity gains real strength only from wholehearted and consistent recognition of real accomplishment, that is, achievement that has meaning in their culture.
Erik Erikson