Jennifer

“We do not always remember the things that do no credit to us. We justify them, cover them in bright lies or with the thick dust of forgetfulness.”
― Neil Gaiman, American Gods

“As the parent enforcing a rule with punishment, you may see yourself as “taking charge” or “laying down the law.” What you might not see is that underneath his compliance, he is choosing to change his behavior because he afraid of being hurt or abandoned.”
― Aubrey Hargis, Toddler Discipline for Every Age and Stage: Effective Strategies to Tame Tantrums, Overcome Challenges, and Help Your Child Grow

“When you use punishment as a discipline technique, you are sending your child the message that you want him to suffer for his actions. In his subconscious, he is making the connection that your love is equal to your approval.”
― Aubrey Hargis, Toddler Discipline for Every Age and Stage: Effective Strategies to Tame Tantrums, Overcome Challenges, and Help Your Child Grow

“He wondered whether home was a thing that happened to a place after a while, or if it was something that you found in the end, if you simply walked and waited and willed it long enough.”
― Neil Gaiman, American Gods