Parents often struggle with discipline, especially if they’re focusing on when, whether, and how to punish. Kids, for their part, don’t like getting punished. They’re more likely to feel sorry for themselves rather than sorry for what they did. Attitude and behaviour don’t improve. Those aren’t the outcomes we want. Is there a better way? I […]
Author Archives: Thomas Lickona
Thomas Lickona (www.thomaslickona.com) is the author of nine books on character development and directs the Center for the 4th and 5th Rs at the State University of New York at Cortland. His most recent book is How to Raise Kind Kids: And Get Respect, Gratitude, and a Happier Family in the Bargain (Penguin, 2018). He writes a blog on “Raising Kind Kids” for Psychology Today.
