James W. Prescott

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

"The effects of "maternal-social" deprivation, institutionalization, hospitalization, and of parental abuse, neglect, and indifference, upon infant and child development have been well described by many investigators."

"Sensory deprivation during the formative periods of development leads to a high demand and need for stimulation later in life."

"The brain is highly immature at birth and is dependent upon sensory stimulation for normal growth, development, and function. Sensory stimulation is like a a nutrient—without it the brain does not develop or function normally."

"The abnormal social and emotional behaviors that result from parental and social (somatosensory) deprivation are directly related to impaired brain functioning."

"Unfortunately, violence is often offered as a solution to violence."

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

"Stimulation of brain pleasure centers can eliminate feelings of rage, fear, and depression."

"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."

"Recent research supports the point of view that the deprivation of physical pleasure is a major ingredient in the expression of physical violence."

"The deprivation of physical sensory pleasure is the principle root cause of violence."

"The somatosensory system... mediates emotional behaviors."