"One cardinal lesson of the parable, apart from the representation of actual conditions present and future, is that of patience, long-suffering, and toleration—each an attribute of Deity and a trait of character that all men should cultivate." - Jesus the Christ (https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/jesus-the-christ/chapter-19?lang=eng)

Coercion can occur when a leader compels a child using religious language or authority that implies a spiritual obligation or duty, permission, sanction, punishment, justification, intimidation, or threat. This is contrary to the Savior’s teaching that individuals should lead “only by persuasion, by long-suffering, by gentleness and meekness, and by love unfeigned” - D.C. 121:41. - Church Youth Training (https://courses.churchofjesuschrist.org/login/frd/youthProtection/index.html)

Citations

• Sabotaging positive goals with hard controls - Growing Up Unschooling with Jayn Coburn

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