Honey, I Wrecked the Kids: When Yelling, Screaming, Threats, Bribes, Time-outs, Sticker Charts and Removing Privileges All Don't Work
by Alyson Schafer
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Author: Alyson SchaferEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2009-02-17
ISBN: 0470156031
Number of pages: 256
Publisher: Wiley
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Book Review: A bit "pie in the sky" but worth reading for parents
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this book when my wife and I had become completely frustrated with what we perceived as rebellious and stubborn behavior in our 9-year-old son. We really thought that we had "wrecked" him in some way dispute all our friends constantly telling us what great parents we are and what an amazing little boy we had.
If the book taught me anything that stuck, it's that my kid isn't so bad. I give him much more slack and try to be more diplomatic with him. As a result, my son is always smiling and singing and dancing around. He hates doing homework, but makes sure to get it all done before moving onto play time. He's responsible and compassionate and smart.
None of that, it turns out, is a result of reading this book. He's been that all along. The book helped me to put in perspective our expectations of him. It taught me to respect his boundaries a bit more and think more diplomatically about how I address him and explain my expectations to him.
I give it four stars because the book provided comfort to my wife and me when we were at our wits end. It didn't change our lives though. It's well written and easy to grasp. I just think the concepts in it are too much like a "hippy commune" mentality that seems to lack real discipline.
We as parents are our children's guardians, confidants and mentors. It's a big responsibility. It helps to look at how to deal with all that from different perspectives so that you can get a better handle on your own parenting style.
So even if the methods in it aren't for you, this book is cheap enough and light enough to be worthy of the investment of time and money. Your kids won't know you've read it, but they will likely benefit from your greater understanding.
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