Jesse McCarthy October 23, 2017 The need for approval Jesse McCarthy October 23, 2017 “The child who has never learned to work by himself, to set goals for his own acts, or to be the master of his own force of will is recognizable in the adult who lets others guide him and feels a constant need for the approval of others.” — Maria Montessori Photo credit: flickr For more Montessori quotes, visit here.To learn more about Montessori education, watch What is Montessori?