Treat A Child As Though He Already

Adolescence Can Be A Time Of Turmoil And Turbulence, Of Stress And Storm. Rebellion Against Authority And Against Convention Is To Be Expected And Tolerated For The Sake Of Learning And Growth.

Responsibility Is Fostered By Allowing Children A Voice And Wherever Indicated A Choice In Matters That Affect Them.

Wise Parents Know That Fighting A Teenager, Like Fighting A Riptide, Is Inviting Doom.

Misbehavior And Punishment Are Not Opposites That Cancel Each Other - On The Contrary They Breed And Reinforce Each Other.

When A Child Hits A Child, We Call It Aggression. When A Child Hits An Adult, We Call It Hostility. When An Adult Hits An Adult, We Call It Assault. When An Adult Hits A Child, We Call It Discipline.