Quotes by Anthony Wolf

“The challenge for any religion is ... for the kid, its going to have to be relevant to their lives.”

“Teens will always have excuses as to why [breaking a rule] wasnt their fault. Some are so skilled theyll make you feel defensive for even questioning them.”

“One of the toughest things parents do is make a rule their kid doesnt like. Youll inevitably feel a lot of pressure because your teen will make you feel like youre singling them out as a little baby loser.”

“With parents, its dramatically less so.”

“All the studies show that parents underestimate their own kids risk behaviors versus what kids report theyre actually doing. Theres a big gap.”

“Kids by nature sneak and lie. The wise parent cant rely on just what theyre told. Theres no question that, for the most part, talking to other parents allows you a control you couldnt have otherwise.”

“Anything further that you say at this point is going to screw up your best chance at a good outcome.”

“In the best relationships, there remain serious pockets of unresolved bitterness.”