Parents often talk about the younger generation as if they didn't have anything to do with it.

Teenagers crave independence. The more self-suf-ficient we make them feel, the less hostile they are toward us.

Treat a child as though he already is the person he's capable of becoming.

A modern teacher educates children to value their emotions.

Parenthood is an endless series of small events, periodic conflicts, and sudden crises which call for a response. The response is not without consequence: it affects personality for better or for worse.

Responsibility is fostered by allowing children a voice and wherever indicated a choice in matters that affect them.

To sense when a teenager needs understanding and when misunderstanding is a difficult and delicate task. The sad truth is that no matter how wise we are, we cannot be right for any length of time in our teenagers' eyes.