The Forgotten Language of Children

by Lillian Firestone

The very first book that show a unique method for raising children with integrity, ideal, and the ability to think for themselves.

Genres: Parenting

299 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2010

Reviews

[Sameer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can't remember the last time I actually finished a parenting book. I often start one and although I might enjoy it, I somehow end up abandoning it a third or midway through. This book was very different. The simple examples of real stories were easy to read and relate to. I could also relate to the author's own experience struggling with questions of parenting and how to be with her daughter. I preferred this style of writing with narrative, story and questioning rather than getting "10 steps to be a better parent" style advice from some "expert".

Many of the real life stories and example were people now in their twenties or later recounting experiences they had had as a kid. A common theme is something they did not particularly enjoy or understand as a kid, they now look back on as a transformational event in their life, or now fully grasp the meaning of its impact. These little stories throughout the book, with a deeper underlying meaning and message behind them is what I enjoyed the most.

I also enjoyed the categorization of the narrative into different common topics like - money, dealing with hardship, etc.

This is a book I'd like to go back and read again to let the ideas and stories sink in further.