Author Description
The parenting classic, now revised with new chapters, checklists, and information about today's most pressing issues regarding our childrenThis bestselling guide rejects "quick-fix" solutions and focuses on helping kids develop their own self-discipline by owning up to their mistakes, thinking through solutions, and correcting their misdeeds while leaving their dignity intact. Barbara Coloroso shows these principles in action through dozens of examples -- from sibling rivalry to teenage rebellion; from common misbehaviors to substance abuse and antisocial behavior. She also explains how to parent strong-willed children, effective alternatives to time-outs, bribes, and threats, and how to help kids resolve disputes and serious injustices such as bullying.Filled with practical suggestions for handling the ordinary and extraordinary tribulations of growing up, kids are worth it! helps you help your children grow into responsible, resilient, resourceful adults -- not because you tell them to, but because they want to.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
The core question this book investigates is how parents can foster long-term self-discipline and responsibility in children without relying on punitive measures like threats, bribes, or time-outs. Barbara Coloroso, an internationally recognized educator and parenting expert, draws upon decades of experience in classroom management and family counseling to present a non-punitive framework. Her argument centers on the belief that children learn best when they are allowed to own their mistakes and solve problems in an environment that preserves their dignity and self-worth.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Strategies for managing common childhood behaviors including sibling rivalry and teenage rebellion
- Methods for addressing serious issues such as bullying and substance abuse
- Practical alternatives to traditional disciplinary tools like bribes and threats
Scope Limits
- The text does not provide medical or clinical advice for diagnosed psychological disorders
- It does not focus on infant care or early childhood developmental milestones
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and educators frequently cite this work as a foundational text for parents seeking to move away from authoritarian discipline models. Readers often note the accessible, compassionate tone of the prose while highlighting the practical utility of the provided checklists and real-world scenarios.
Page Count:
352
Publication Date:
2002-08-20
Publisher:
William Morrow Paperbacks
ISBN-10:
0060014318
ISBN-13:
9780060014315
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