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“You acquire more influence with young people when you give up using your power to control them...and the more you use your power to try to control people the less influence you'll have on their lives.”

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Thomas Gordon
Thomas Gordon

Thomas Gordon was a renowned psychologist, born on March 11, 1918, and passed away on August 26, 2002. He made significant contributions to the field of psychology, particularly in family therapy and communication skills. more

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