A Family of Value

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Summary: Finally, what I needed to hear!
Review: After reading so much of the same stuff that advocates child-centered parenting, I was so excited and relieved to read something that teaches us how to go back to the values and parenting styles of the past--the ones that worked! Rosemond recommends several "tactics" that in my heart I knew were right, but didn't really know how to put into action. This a wonderful book--informative and entertaining. I laughed out loud a few times! Now, I just need to get my husband on board....

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Summary: Very Helpful
Review: As a cosleeping, attachment parenting mom I thought I had it all figured out until my first child turned 2. Suddenly, everything fell apart and I didn't know where to turn. The AP advice just didn't work anymore - then I found this book! Though I didn't agree on every point, the basic philosophy makes sense - and works! It's a breath of fresh air not to be at the mercy of my 30 month old any more. Rosemond gives moms permission to take charge, to teach and discipline their children. I'm finally proud of my daughter's behaviour again! I highly recommend this book. It would be a good idea to read it back to back with "The Continuum Concept" by Jean Leidloff to get a different perspective on cosleeping etc. while reinforcing the authoritative/non child-centered parenting style.

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Summary: A winner for learning to handle your children.
Review: Do you give your children timeouts? Do you resist spanking them? Do you give your children lots of choices? I used to. But Rosemond has better ideas. Simple, old fashioned methods that don't break a kid's spirit, but gets results. I keep returning to this book. Also I'm a fan of Dr. Laura, and Rosemond's methods seem to complement Dr. Laura's tough stand on values.

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Summary: The best How To and Why book every written .
Review: Finally a book written not only to help a parent understand the values and discipline, but also know how to apply what you learn in an easy to understand manner. John Rosemond is an incredible communicator regarding technique and why to use it. He makes you feel like you have just described your child without even being in his presence. If his other books are as incredible as this one, I will purchase them all and heavily promote them. To any parent who knows their parents raised them well, but does not understand how to do it in today's society, this is the book for you. Thank you Mr. Rosemond for writing this book. It has truly changed my husband and I's parenting style, immediately.

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Summary: An outstanding book.
Review: I love this book! My copy's got many dog-eared and highlighted pages. Rosemond is a smart, savvy parent educator. His concepts and philosophy are right-on target. Just one word of caution - he can be a bit on the tough side, so temper what you read with your own common sense. That said, it's very worth your time to give it a read. For a great, practical parenting book, based on positive, purposeful discipline, I'd also recommend: Perfect Parenting, The Dictionary of 1000 Parenting Tips by Elizabeth Pantley

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Summary: Waited a Long Time
Review: I've waited a long time to find a book like this. While I probably don't agree with all the author's political views or all of his opinions, the majority of his thoughts on child-raising are clear, direct, and right on. For me, his three basic premises seem to be: 1) How do you have a happy well-adjusted child? Answer: Focus on your marriage; 2) It is human nature to modify your behavior only when it is inconveniencing YOU, not because it is inconveniencing others; and 3) Discipline is a very different thing than punishment. His many humorous anecdotes about what did (or didn't) work with his own kids are entertaining and helpful (particularly the one regarding his daughter's procrastinated science project). I would definitely recommend this book to new parents and/or parents who have hit a brick wall with the many other ineffective child discipline methods out there.

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Summary: It worked for me- it'll work for my kids!
Review: It's about time someone told parents to quit making excuses for their children's behavior, and teach them how to behave. Excellent book.

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Summary: Great Resource for Parents and Teachers!
Review: My pastor and mentor gave me "A Family of Value" by John Rosemond last year at the beginning of the school year. I work as a school disrict psychologist and so I see a lot of behavior issues in children. Most often, parents come in for a meeting and are looking for resources and tools that they can use to better teach and raise their children. Because I live in the Midwest, most of these families have Chrisitian values. I have been able to make a positive change in these children by giving their parents "A Family of Value."

John Rosemond gives clear direction on how to teach your children something as basic as respect. No psychological double talk, just clear, scripture-based advice that is easy to implement in today's world. Be ready to check yourself too. You are your child's role model, and Rosemond wants you to look in the mirror and make sure you are being the kind of parent that earns respect.

I suggest buying Matt Pasquinilli's book, "The Child Whisperer" and read it with "A Family of Value." Pasquinilli's book is short and simple and gets quickly to the point. Pasquinilli will teach you how to talk to children and how to overcome your child's defiance with love and simple communication. These two books together will help you to better parent your children.

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Summary: Way too radical for my taste!
Review: This book is full of purposely provoking words, designed to insult anyone who ever thought about how they would like to parent ("rear" per Rosemond) their child(ren). Although he has some valid and interesting observations, he presents them in such an insulting manner that the reader is less likely to hear them. The book certainly gave me something to talk about!