It Takes a Parent: How the Culture of Pushover Parenting Is Hurting Our Children-and What to DoAbout it


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Syndicated columnist and mother of four Betsy Hart presents a passionate, provocative argument against today’s “parenting culture”-parents who put their kids on a pedestal, shy away from discipline, and cede the power to take decisions, large and small, to their children. Covering hot topics, from spanking and discipline to giving kids way too many choices, this commonsense book shifts the focus back to the role and responsibilities of parents for guiding the charac… More >>

It Takes a Parent: How the Culture of Pushover Parenting Is Hurting Our Children-and What to DoAbout it

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  1. #1 by Shelly Evans on February 19, 2010 - 10:46 pm

    I buy this as a gift all the time for new parents
    Rating: 5 / 5

  2. #2 by Anonymous on February 19, 2010 - 11:23 pm

    Betsy Hart stands up for a parents right to raise their children in this masterfully written book. She embraces her role as a parent and aims to empower parents all over to leave the “experts” behind and trust in your ability to be an excellent parent. Throughout her book she emphasizes the appropriate mix of seeking advice and making your parental decisions based on what YOU know is best for YOUR family. Packed with information this book is a must read.
    Rating: 5 / 5

  3. #3 by Harold R. Holmyard III on February 20, 2010 - 12:41 am

    This was an excellent book, full of humor and good sense. I learned quite a bit. The author cites many contemporary authorities and critiques popular ideas about child-rearing that may be deficient. She often uses examples from her own family. There is motivation as well as insight.
    Rating: 5 / 5