Raising Accountable Kids: How to Be an Outstanding Parent Using the Power of Personal Accountability

by John G. Miller, Karen G. Miller

How often have we heard complaints like these?

“Why don’t my kids do what I say?”
“Who made the mess in here?”
“When will my teen make better choices?”

These are the kinds of questions that parents ask that lead not only to complaining, but to victim thinking, procrastination, and blaming. The Learn to parent the QBQ® way – and bring personal accountability to life within our families.

Based on the same concepts that have made John Miller’s signature work,  The Question Behind the Question , an international bestseller over the last decade, Raising Accountable Kids  provides the tool called the QBQ or The Question Behind the Question that will help every parent look behind questions such as “Why won’t my kids listen?” or “When will they do what I ask?” to find better ones—QBQs—like “What can I do differently?” or “How can I improve as a parent?” This simple but challenging concept turns the focus – and responsibility – back to parents and to what they can do to make a difference.

With thoughtful commentary, observation, and advice, illustrated with engaging and memorable anecdotes that are the hallmarks of John Miller’s previous books, Raising Accountable Kids  provides all moms and dads with the means and inspiration to be more effective parents – as well as teach their children how to practice their own brand of personal accountability – to create a happy, healthy family for a lifetime.  

Genres: Parenting

176 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2013

About the author

John G. Miller is the founder of QBQ, Inc., an organizational development company dedicated to making personal accountability a core value for organizations and individuals. QBQ, Inc. has worked with hundreds of Fortune 500 and other companies and governmental and non-government organizations internationally. Miller, who appears frequently on national television and radio, is the author of the bestselling QBQ! The Question Behind the Question and Flipping the Switch: Five Keys to Success at Work and in Life. He lives in Denver.

Reviews

[Isabella · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book and I definitely want to get it for myself. I got it from the library. A definite good read!

[Oana Neag · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cartea abordează problema responsabilității personale la un nivel mediu, general, stress free. Întrebările din spatele întrebărilor sunt foarte utile. Este mai degrabă despre cum poți tu sa ai o gândire mai responsabilă, axată pe tine, iar prin asta sa le induci și copiilor comportamente sănătoase.
O carte interesantă, ușor de parcurs, relevantă.

[Rachel C · Rating 4 out of 5]

QBQ is a very practical tool. It uses wise questions for parents or caregivers instead of the standard incorrect questions such as, “Why did you do that?” or “Why won’t my child obey? Or “Who made this mess?” Instead focus on How and What. It makes sense that parents need to be taking more personal accountability by making better choices themselves.

[Rosey Sumrall · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like the idea behind the QBQ method and I think maybe the better book to read is that book instead of this one. It referenced it so many times. It has good tips on taking responsibility in parenting and on a personal level which is helpful but ultimately I think it could have been summed up in a long blog post rather than a book.