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Book Reviews: Books for Parents
Unconditional Parenting: Moving from Rewards and Punishments to Love and Reason
by Alfie Kohn
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Throw out the time outs and the 'atta girls' and get ready for a challenging and paradigm-shifting view of parenting.
If you have ever wondered why traditional parenting techniques don't produce the results you desire then Alfie Kohn's views on parenting and education will provide insights not covered in books that focus on the "how to's" of parenting. Kohn's views, while controversial, are well-researched and ring true.
Rather than focus on 'how we can get kids to do what they are told', Kohn asks "what do kids need—and how can we meet those needs?" The crux of his thesis is that children need to be loved unconditionally and to know they will be accepted even if they make mistakes—big or little.
This is not just another book about discipline. It addresses the ways parents think about, feel about, and act with their children. It invites them to question their most basic assumptions about raising kids while offering a wealth of practical strategies for shifting from "doing to" to "working with" parenting—including how to replace praise with the unconditional support that children need to grow into healthy, caring, responsible people. This is an eye-opening, paradigm-shattering book that will reconnect readers to their own best instincts and inspire them to become better parents.
So throw out the time outs and the 'atta girls' and get ready for a challenging and paradigm-shifting view of parenting. Open the book and open your minds. You won't be disappointed.
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