Unplugging Power Struggles: Resolving Emotional Battles With Your Kids Ages 2 to 10

by Jan Faull

Unplugging Power Struggles . . . is an accessible guide based on real-life experiences which explains why power struggles occur, which power struggles parents will always lose, and offers three effective ways to deal with them. As children grow, they feel a strong need to be in control of their lives. Some parents instinctively let up on the controls as their child matures, while some children push for control beyond the limits of their own development, maturity, or their parents' comfort level. The end power struggles. Unplugging Power Struggles . . . explains how to provide the guidance children need and still allow them to develop competency and self-esteem.

Genres: Parenting

Paperback

First published May 1, 1999

Reviews

[Elizabeth Fuller · Rating 3 out of 5]

Generally good, common sense advice on how and when to a) stand your ground, b) negotiate a compromise, or c) let the child win. Unfortunately, the specific thing we have the most trouble with (power struggles that occur at the moment we HAVE to do something - such as get out the door to school on time) aren't really covered. But for the times when you have more time to consider, negotiate and coach your child, this could be very helpful.

[Myrna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Decided to read this to discover new ways to deal with my 8 yr old stepson. He's in an acting out stages (sneaky, lying, stealing money) not just with us but with his teachers. Who knows, this book might not be the right one for this, but Faull's first book I read was very good (easy to read, etc..) so I thought I'd gie it a go.

[Michele Hane · Rating 5 out of 5]

It helps me realize what kids at different ages can actually do.