Episode 143 - Unconditional parenting, part six

In this episode I cover Chapter Five: Pushed To Succeed in the book Unconditional Parenting: Moving From Rewards And Punishments To Love And Reason by Alfie Kohnhttp://www.unconditionalparenting.com/up/"Pop behaviorism" or operant conditioning implements punishments and rewards as a way to get people to do things--in violation of voluntary interaction and property rightsThe essence of statism arises from authoritarianism in the family, denying children's needs for respect and choice (among other needs, such as emotional and intellectual honesty) and appealing to extrinsic motivators rather than intrinsic motivation and reasonA useful resource to learn about the so-called educational system, among other important thingshttp://schoolsucksproject.comGeorge Carlin - "Proud parents" bumper stickershttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxmE2qMbYRUJohn Holt and the world of unschooling, which is respectful of learners http://www.holtgws.com/Being free to make your own choices (instead of capitulating to others' demands) promotes intrinsic motivation and thus self-actualization--which will foster a vibrant, prosperous societyFeel free to contact me for a counseling session at [email protected]://happinesscounseling.comOpen NVC Sessions...http://completeliberty.com/forum/topic/132011 Porcupine Freedom Festival in Lancaster, NHhttp://porcfest.combumper music "Ain't Wastin' Time No More" by the Allman Brothershttp://www.allmanbrothersband.com/to comment, please go to http://completeliberty.com/magazine/category/91697