Positive Reinforcement Quotes

Western parents try to respect their children's individuality, encouraging them to pursue their true passions, supporting their choices, and providing positive reinforcement and a nurturing environment. By contrast, the Chinese believe that the best way to protect their children is by preparing them for the future, letting them see what they're capable of, and arming them with skills, work habits, and inner confidence that no one can ever take away.
- Amy Chua

Instead of yelling and spanking, which don't work anyway, I believe in finding creative ways to keep their attention - turning things into a game, for instance. And, when they do something good, positive reinforcement and praise.
- Patricia Richardson

What is love except another name for the use of positive reinforcement? Or vice versa.
- B F Skinner

The way positive reinforcement is carried out is more important than the amount.
- B F Skinner

Mom always said people worried too much about their children. Suffering when you're young is good for you, she said. It immunized your body and your soul, and that was why she ignored us kids when we cried. Fussing over children who cry only encouraged them, she told us. That's positive reinforcement for negative behavior.
- Jeannette Walls

Fussing over children who cry only encourages them. That's positive reinforcement for negative behavior.
- Jeannette Walls