To be himself, one neeeds to be free from the pressure of evaluative praise
Wise parents know that fighting a teenager, like fighting a riptide, is inviting doom.
Each of us carries within himself a collection of instant insults.
Teachers are expected to reach unattainable goals with inadequate tools. The miracle is that at times they accomplish this impossible task.
Responsibility is fostered by allowing children a voice and wherever indicated a choice in matters that affect them.
If you want your children to improve, let them overhear the nice things you say about them to others.