James W. Prescott - Children Quotes

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Modern technologies of warfare have made it possible for an individual or nation to bring total destruction to large segments of our population. And the greatest threat comes from those nations which have the most depriving environments for their children and which are the most repressive of sexual affection and female sexuality. We will have the most to fear when these nations acquire the weapons of modern warfare. Tragically, this has already begun.

James W. Prescott

The competitive ethic, which teaches children that they must advance at the expense of others, should be replaced by values of cooperation and a pursuit of excellence for its own sake.

James W. Prescott

When and if we choose to rear our infants and children in an affectional environment of positive reinforcements, then... by the very nature of that environment we will be free and dignified.

James W. Prescott

We should be breast-feeding children up to 2 or 3 years of age.

James W. Prescott

The causes of violence lie in our basic values and the way in which we bring up our children and youth.

James W. Prescott