As a parent, you have a right to be respected and obeyed. Four Es—Expect, Explain, Enable, and Enforce – can help to teach kids to respect your authority and understand why obedience to mum and dad is a virtue, as well as something that’s a big help to you and makes the home a happier place for everybody.
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.
