Quotes About Alfie Kohn

What matters most is the reason for our decisions, and the extent to which we're willing to provide guidance, to support children's choices, to be there with them—all of which is a lot more challenging than just saying yes or no.

what matters is not just how motivated someone is but the source and nature of that motivation.13

The research suggests that praise may have [a negative, unintended] effect, directing attention away from the task [at hand] and toward your reaction.