Quote by Marshall B. Rosenberg

You can't make your kids do anything. All you can do is make them wish they had. And then, they will make you wish you hadn't made them wish they had.

You can't make your kids do anything. All you can do is make

Summary

This quote suggests that as a parent, you cannot force or control your children's actions. Instead, your role is to influence them in such a way that they develop the desire to do certain things on their own. However, the consequence of this is that they may later hold you accountable for pushing them, potentially making you regret your attempts to influence them. Ultimately, it highlights the delicate balance between guiding our children and allowing them to forge their own path.

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Discipline Love Parenting Children Compassion

By Marshall B. Rosenberg

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