Backtalk : 3 Steps to Stop It Before the Tears and Tantrums Start

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Summary: Inspiring
Review: I am soon to be a parent and have been looking at different parenting philosophies and approaches to discipline. I surely will include this approach and will continue to explore the Adlerian philosophy. This book made me feel confident that I can raise my children to speak and behave respectfully, unlike many children I see these days.

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Summary: A must read for parents!
Review: I cannot accurately express how impressed I am with this book. It's a very quick read- took me a little over an hour. It is concise and precise. It outlines 4 simple steps to eliminating backtalk among children of all ages. This book is not for the supporter of progressive parenting. The authors have a very black and white view of how and when a child should express himself. In order to implement the steps in this book, the parent must be 100% committed and have a zero tolerance.

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Summary: More Communication
Review: I enjoyed the book but felt it needed different ways to better communicate with those children who are not down right rude (but could be). In other words, what about how we act as parents? Parents are their children's first teachers and we need to take a look at ourselves first. How's our tone of voice and back talk? Do parents back talk? Yes, and so do teachers. Without even knowing it we can make a huge difference in how our preschoolers and elementary school age children see our behavior. We combined another book, "Mommy - CEO (Constantly Evaluating Others) 5 Golden Rules" (has more communication examples) with "Back Talk" and got awesome results in the classroom as well as with my own children. Both books can be used in home or classroom situations with children and with our co-workers or other relatives/friends just as easy.

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Summary: You don't need to buy anything else!
Review: I found this book very helpful with setting limits for my two 3 yr old boys' behavior. I actually first read the book on whining by the same authors, and it was a life saver for me, as my 2 boys had just begun to test the limits and push my buttons at the ripe age of 2! It taught me effective ways to disengage and end a pattern that, had I not discovered this book, would have squelched much of the joy of parenting! The techniques do work if one has the fortitude to follow through. I would recommend this book as well as "Whining" to any parent.

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Summary: Excellent Book!
Review: I found this book very helpful with setting limits for my two 3 yr old boys' behavior. I actually first read the book on whining by the same authors, and it was a life saver for me, as my 2 boys had just begun to test the limits and push my buttons at the ripe age of 2! It taught me effective ways to disengage and end a pattern that, had I not discovered this book, would have squelched much of the joy of parenting! The techniques do work if one has the fortitude to follow through. I would recommend this book as well as "Whining" to any parent.

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Summary: A "Must Have" to add to your parenting skills library!
Review: I have 9 and 6 year-old boys who had been getting very disrespectful not only to me but also their teachers and other elders. This book gave me some fantastic ideas on a plan to curb and correct their behavior. I strongly agree with this book that when a child uses disrespectful behavior (ie. backtalk) they are really testing and silently asking you to guide them in the ways of becoming respectful adults! I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is concerned with their childs behavior and is searching for a positive way to guide their child into becoming a respectful, happy young person.

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Summary: Great tool
Review: I highly recommend this book. The authors focus on what many parents write off as "the way kids are" or "modern culture." But as they point out: talking back is not pleasant to be around and ONLY GROWS WORSE if uncorrected. The methods he suggests are useful. My son got the hint after only 3 efforts. The bottom line is you don't always have to warn warn warn to correct correct correct. This is worth reading!

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Summary: You don't need to buy anything else!
Review: I loved this book from the minute I started reading it! Everything made sense. It took very little time to read, and I have re-read it again and again. Taking the anger out of situations, and turning responsibility for rudeness onto the child have really changed things in my home. Consequences really do work!

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Summary: Quick to read, quick to work
Review: I read the book in one afternoon and immediately put the suggestions to work. My 3 1/2 year back-talker caught on immediately. Within 3 days, her behavior had changed. No more arguing, no more back-talk, no more negotiating, no more hysterics and temper-tantrums. The recommended method in this book doesn't mean you have to become a monster. Most of my time with my children is full of loving cuddling time with lots of hugs, kisses, praises and self-esteem building encouragement. My husband continues with our old ineffective method of discipline. As such, my daughter continues to argue with him and back-talks to him.

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Summary: Excellent book for dealing with anyone - not just kids
Review: I read this book in one sitting recently - it's short and an easy read. I started using some of the recommended techniques that same day with our kids and they do work. Yes, they are simple, and most of them are things I already knew about setting boundaries - but sometimes it's helpful to have reminders and specific examples! I've used the techniques with other rude people as well, and while they're generally shocked to hear someone say "I will not interact with you if you will not be civil" it does work. Rudeness is, unfortunately, rampant in our society - this book should be required reading for anyone who's unhappy about it.