Forget About Being “Tough Enough”

We have to stop thinking of the child as the “problem” that needs correction.  We have to give up the idea that because we’re adults we always have the right answer.  We have to stop worrying that if we’re not “tough enough” the child will take advantage of us.

 

Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish, from How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk