every parent should read this.
587366
This is more than a book of common sense, it reminds us of wisdom that used to be practiced on a wide scale but is being lost.
It is written to men but women should read it also; it is a guide to picking a future husband or teaching the one you have and is also helpful to see where we, as women, have been shortchanged and hopefully begin to guide us back on track to being a whole, healthy human being, body, mind and spirit.
I sent it to our son who has two daughters with one more on the way!!!
1566491
Every parent should wonder what is best for their child. There are no easy answers. This book gives some good arguements to allowing your children to have a wide range of experiences, yes, including video games and television.

Children are smart and learn fast. I have an advanced engineering degree, but my 5 and 9 year old can figure out the rules of video games faster than I can. They have great problem solving abilities, and yes they also like to read. Books are very important in our house.

Saying popular culture is all bad is close minded. Read with your childen, but also don't be afraid to play video games and watch challenging television with them as well.

The book is a little dry, but worth the effort.
2593181
This book identifies exactly what is wrong with America's youth today. Lack of parenting skills. I can see how many people might be in disagreement/denial over the fact that their kids issues are a result of parenting (majority of the time) but this is a wake up call. What is happening to discipline? Why are children being allowed to run the show? Just because parents want to avoid tantrums? Not only is the book loaded with examples of situations and reasons from a psychologist's point of view, it also contains practical tips to help parents get a control over the situation. I'm very glad I read this book and I will recommend it to everyone.
4581380
From the author of Raising Our Children, Raising Ourselves: This is an excellent book every parent should read, even if they don't think they have an anxious child. Part of today's problem is that parents are so incredibly anxious themselves that their own high expectations and desire to keep the child happy, hangs over the child like a dark cloud. Often, such parents do not even realize that the child suffers from anxiety. Parents frequently call for my advice saying, "I have one difficult child. The other child is not a problem, I don't need help with her, she is excellent in school and behaves well..." The parent does not realize that their good child is more likely to be in a greater need for help. This is one way parents can miss the signs of an anxious child. There are many others.  Tamar's book will guide you to be able to both, detect and heal the anxious child. Highly recommended.
2954592
If you are currently raising children you need to read this book. It will give you insight into the toxic culture you are raising them in. It will also put you on alert as a parent as to how to build your child's world so as to allow them to grow up and not be sucked into the cesspool of values we currently live in.
2204850
Every loving parent should read this book. Its the most important and helpful book i have read on child-rearing. And ive read hundreds. This one probably makes the most sense. Although I'll sound like a hippy saying it, I truly believe that If everyone applied this approach to child rearing we would truly have a better world for all.....eventually.
1106808
This is a Must Read for a parent to read with their child at the appropriate age. My husband is reading this, chapter by chapter, with our 14 yr old son. This book opens up intimate dialogue that produces honest, grace-based teaching moments and continues to bond the parent child relationship in this age when our kids are receiving innacurate information from peers and media influence. Our kids need to know and understand their sexuality in a healthy, God approved way that will mature them to being a healthy husband or wife in the future. Thank you, Joshua Harris, for being bold to write this much needed book.
4965761
Both my wife and I read this book. Initially, we were interested in the book because we have a three year old. Though technically this is a parenting book, it's our belief that EVERYONE should read this (not just parents), and take to heart Le Billon's experiences and lessons.
Although it felt a tiny bit repetitive at times, I highly recommend this book, and have told many friends about it.
3036855
As a mother and a student getting my masters in psychology, I feel that I have read just about every book on adolescence and parenting. This is, by far, one of the best books I have come across. It is not for whiners or those in denial. This book is for parents who truly understand the importance of working on themselves in conjunction with raising children of character, prepared for the world we live in today.
3024
Excellent book ! Written with a lot of love! Every parent should read this
3885346
Definitely wish I had read this sooner. Learned a lot and have been greatly encouraged as a parent through this book. I would recommend this to all parents out there.
2474909
I have bought TEN copies of this book.  I think every parent should read this book.  It is simply and very interestingly written with good, old-fashioned good sense.  I wish EVERY parent, grandparent, aunt and uncle would have this book, read it.
243751
This is definately a must read for every parent. A couple of years ago I converted my household to a nearly no trans fat and partially hydrogenized living place. With a family history of breast cancer and heart disease, I felt it important to keep my two boys (ages 3 and 1) as healthy as possible. The series of books (Eat this not that) are great for both people like me who do infact read every darn label and limit processed foods and for your everyday McDonald's supporting family. Too many people think "diet" to be healthy when all they have to do is read the ingredients to see how much sugar is pounded into processed and canned goods. While I'm not perfect (I had a Red Robbin burger last week!) I do think its important for us, and by us I mean Americans, to realize that our society is heavier than it should be and it starts at home with our children and what they learn. My 3 year old is in a "I don't want to eat anything" phase, so sometimes I really REALLY need suggestions and ideas of what he might go for, and the books help. Its worth the few bucks on the entire collection, which I keep on my counter for every day easy access.
1098431
This is a must read for parents. It's quick, concise and packed with documented info and keen insights. If you've been unhappy about the current state of American education, buy this book and read it. I am gifting this book to my son who has two young preschool daughters. I pray he acts on the ideas laid out so well in this book.
2562803
This book should be mandatory reading for everyone with children or who work with children. It should be read multiple times by administrators in social services.
481955
This is one of the most important books of our time. We do have a choice. We can protect our children.
739740
This is the best book I have ever read on parenting. The information it contains is so well informed, so practical, so honest, that it is truly indispensable. I would love to give this book to every expectant parent in the world (I hope it will be translated into other languages). The author explains which parenting techniques work best and why. There are disciplinary examples for every occasion and every age group. She explains each stage of child development so you can understand what can be expected of a child at each age. She demonstrates why every disciplinary action that builds your relationship with your child is a successful method and every action that diminishes that relationship is detrimental. Parents can't be perfect, but this book will give them the tools to do their best. I wish I'd had this book 40 years ago, but at least I've given a copy to my daughter for raising her children. (My daughter loves it, too.)