Adolescents need freedom to choose, but not so much freedom that they cannot, in fact, make a choice.
Erik EriksonHope is the enduring belief in the attainability of fervent wishes, in spite of the dark urges and rages which mark the beginning of existence. Hope is the ontogenetic basis of faith, and is nourished by the adult faith which pervades patterns of care.
Erik EriksonBabies control and bring up their families as much as they are controlled by them; in fact ... the family brings up baby by being brought up by him.
Erik Erikson