Reviews for Kids Are Worth It! Revised Edition: Giving Your Child the Gift of Inner Discipline

The average rating for Kids Are Worth It! Revised Edition: Giving Your Child the Gift of Inner Discipline based on 2 reviews is 3.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2017-12-19 00:00:00 Ryan Hart Well, 2 stars might seem to be a bit harsh, but i'll leave it at that. The book is not that bad, it is OK, it;s written in rather simple, lively manner, which is easy to digest and relate to. However my problem with this book is that it simplifies things too much. obvious statements, the likes of "gentle guidance", "respect",etc, etc.. i agree with all that, no doubt, but it's like stating the facts of grass being green and the sky being blue... Moreover, reactions of different children to the same tactics can vary quite dramatically. What works for one, can be absolutely useless for another. The book did not go very far on the subject of those cases. So, nothing really new, though pleasant, easy read.

Review # 2 was written on 2008-09-15 00:00:00 Jerome Ekuban To me, the measure of a good parenting or psychology book is if it changes my life, and by that standard, this book was EXCELLENT. It divides parenting styles into three basic types: 1) brickwall = "My way OR ELSE"; 2) jellyfish = house rules are rarely and inconsistently applied; and 3) backbone = the right approach, flexible yet firm. It was unpleasant to see what a jellyfish I've been, but while I was reading the book, I really felt myself developing backbone. The author gives specific ways you can do this. Basically, rules should be so logical that they needn't take too much thinking on the parents' part. I've slacked off a bit without the book, but it was so worth it, I think I'll buy my own copy and look into it to keep the lessons fresh. Highly recommended, even if your kids are still little.