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Democratic Parenting: Evolving Beyond Authoritarian and Permissive Parenting
A manual to get children to listen, pay attention and behave - without using punishments or rewards.
How can we teach children right from wrong in a world with so many contradicting ideals? How can we raise our children to prepare them for the challenges of an unknown future? How can we ensure their well-being in a fast-paced and ever-changing world? And how can we do it all without bribes, threats or coercion?
Democratic parenting is a system of non-punitive and non-corrupt trust and respect building between parent and child. The methods in the book teach parents, grandparents, teachers and child caregivers skills that inspire positive self-discipline, good judgment, clear thinking and generous cooperation in children..
This book cuts through the myths of authoritarian parenting and clears the clutter of permissive parenting to reveal a practical and sustainable ways to use democratic parenting in your own
+ How to stop defiance, backtalk, lying and outbursts by understanding the three reasons kids freak out.
+ How to set limits that kids respect - without using time-outs, threats or punishments.
+ How authoritarian and permissive parenting techniques can backfire and cause more harm than good.
+ Five unique ways to speak to kids so they listen and pay attention.
+ How to peer pressure proof your kids before they become teenagers.
+ And so many more practical start-right-now tips!
Parent
"The method is so simple and easy. We weren't having major behavioral problems but it was definitely enough to stress me out, and now it is over and I am HAPPY! Thanks!" - Sarah, Gold Coast Australia
How can we teach children right from wrong in a world with so many contradicting ideals? How can we raise our children to prepare them for the challenges of an unknown future? How can we ensure their well-being in a fast-paced and ever-changing world? And how can we do it all without bribes, threats or coercion?
Democratic parenting is a system of non-punitive and non-corrupt trust and respect building between parent and child. The methods in the book teach parents, grandparents, teachers and child caregivers skills that inspire positive self-discipline, good judgment, clear thinking and generous cooperation in children..
This book cuts through the myths of authoritarian parenting and clears the clutter of permissive parenting to reveal a practical and sustainable ways to use democratic parenting in your own
+ How to stop defiance, backtalk, lying and outbursts by understanding the three reasons kids freak out.
+ How to set limits that kids respect - without using time-outs, threats or punishments.
+ How authoritarian and permissive parenting techniques can backfire and cause more harm than good.
+ Five unique ways to speak to kids so they listen and pay attention.
+ How to peer pressure proof your kids before they become teenagers.
+ And so many more practical start-right-now tips!
Parent
"The method is so simple and easy. We weren't having major behavioral problems but it was definitely enough to stress me out, and now it is over and I am HAPPY! Thanks!" - Sarah, Gold Coast Australia
- GenresParenting
246 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2012
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December 11, 2014
Although often time lacking in real solutions to examples, this book definitely made me think about how I parent. I can't say I follow all of it, but I plan to refer back to it for reminders.
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