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Pinocchio Parenting: 21 Outrageous Lies We Tell Our Kids
Are you a Pinocchio Parent?
You may be asking yourself these very What lies, clichés, and half-truths do I tell my children? How do these lies hurt my children and my relationship with them? Clinical psychologist and author Chuck Borsellino claims that our culture condones all sorts of lies -- from "tiny fibs" to calloused misrepresentations. Though well-intentioned in our unintentional lies, we set our children up for failure and disappointment and undercut our credibility.
In the pages of this book, Dr. Chuck Borsellino helps you sort out fact from fiction, intention from outcome. Most important, you'll learn a better way -- a way to help your children live life within the bounds of reality while fully exploring the dreams of their heart.
You may be asking yourself these very What lies, clichés, and half-truths do I tell my children? How do these lies hurt my children and my relationship with them? Clinical psychologist and author Chuck Borsellino claims that our culture condones all sorts of lies -- from "tiny fibs" to calloused misrepresentations. Though well-intentioned in our unintentional lies, we set our children up for failure and disappointment and undercut our credibility.
In the pages of this book, Dr. Chuck Borsellino helps you sort out fact from fiction, intention from outcome. Most important, you'll learn a better way -- a way to help your children live life within the bounds of reality while fully exploring the dreams of their heart.
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288 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2006
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July 20, 2023
So far I love this book.
The lies include: "You can be anything you want to be." Which sounds true, but really isn't. I realized it was't true when I was 12 and watching a gymnist perform. The announcer said she'd been competing since she was six. I realized with a pang that I could not be a gymnist. It was already too late. Of course, I'd never thought of being a gymnist before but the thought that I couldn't do it was galling. The author shares examples of people who lived their lives believing this false idea, then shares statements that really are true that we are to tell our kids. I really liked what he had to say. He said, You may not be able to be anything you want to be, but with the talents that God gave you, he will help you have an amazing life, doing things that no one else can do. It surprised me when God was mentioned, but it was a good surprise.
When I picked this book up I thought, Why am I reading another book that will make me feel guilty about parenting? But I gave it a try, nontheless.
I'm glad I did. It's an easy read, simple to understand. He shares compelling examples of the false ideas parents tell kids. Then he lists things to tell kids that are really true.
I really like his section on "Stranger Danger".
The lies include: "You can be anything you want to be." Which sounds true, but really isn't. I realized it was't true when I was 12 and watching a gymnist perform. The announcer said she'd been competing since she was six. I realized with a pang that I could not be a gymnist. It was already too late. Of course, I'd never thought of being a gymnist before but the thought that I couldn't do it was galling. The author shares examples of people who lived their lives believing this false idea, then shares statements that really are true that we are to tell our kids. I really liked what he had to say. He said, You may not be able to be anything you want to be, but with the talents that God gave you, he will help you have an amazing life, doing things that no one else can do. It surprised me when God was mentioned, but it was a good surprise.
When I picked this book up I thought, Why am I reading another book that will make me feel guilty about parenting? But I gave it a try, nontheless.
I'm glad I did. It's an easy read, simple to understand. He shares compelling examples of the false ideas parents tell kids. Then he lists things to tell kids that are really true.
I really like his section on "Stranger Danger".
April 19, 2011
Great book. There were a couple chapters I didn't agree with, but there were also a couple chapters that really got to me. Some really great information. Really recommend it.
May 3, 2016
You don't have to be a parent to enjoy this book. I'm certainly not a parent yet I fell in love with every chapter.
Chuck Borsellino finds a way to relate parenting and faith all too well.
Chuck Borsellino finds a way to relate parenting and faith all too well.
November 13, 2008
Great book. I have a feeling I will read this over and over as I raise my kids!
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