Follow-up: another truth

 "Most parents fall into one of two categories: those who give their children guidance about the world of emotion and those who don't."- John Gottman

More about John Gottman, and raising an emotionally intelligent child here and here.
“Much of today’s popular advice to parents ignores emotion,” says Dr. Gottman. “Instead it relies on child-rearing theories that address children’s misbehavior, but disregards the feelings that underlie that misbehavior. The ultimate goal of raising children should not be simply to have an obedient and compliant child. Most parents hope for much more for their children.”