Guide to Indo-American Parenting

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Summary: A biased and incorrect view on how to raise a child
Review: I admire Dr. Kris Bhat's effort in producing this book. While he has taken the time to cover almost all aspects of a child's development, his advice falls on deaf ears. Essentially, Dr. Bhat writes a book for the ignorant and feeble-minded. His opinions are biased and sexist a majority of the time and just plain silly. For example, Dr. Bhat will flat out condemn a long hairstyle in boys unless, of course, he is an artisan. Furthermore, Bhat displays his confused state of mind by proclaiming "girls cry alot and get upset very quickly." Why the misconceptions of one man are now available for people to read at 30 dollars a pop is beyond me. Another thing Dr. Bhat can use is a decent editor, as grammatical errors are common throughout the text, and the writing style never materializing to be better than a 2nd-grader's.

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Summary: I hope aliens eat Kris Bhat
Review: I am scared to think of the sheltered world that the author has established for his children. Those poor, poor souls.

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Summary: ??
Review: I feel that Dr. Bhat's ideology on how an Indo-American family should raise their children is sexist and "behind the times." While his views may be shared with other older Indo-Americans, the new generation has grown up in a country with much more liberation than their parents. It is absurd for him to say that the mother should "always be there when their children arrive home from school." This gives her no freedom of her own. It is also impossible to prevent teenagers from dating nowadays. To condemn it like some sort of evil is extremely opinionated against modern American culture. Personally, I don't believe that the woman should be subservient to the man - all people are created equal.

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Summary: Sorely needed by American families and Indo-Americans.
Review: This is the type of book that teaches parents and reminds them of "what made America strong," and by not applying these principles, what can tear it down. It is a "How To Book." This book extols the same ideas and family values that America's pioneers built this great country upon. We need to get back to these principles; or, America, as we all know it will continue to deterioate into oblivion. A "Guide To Indo-American Parenting: For Indians Rearing Children in America," by Dr. Kris Bhat, MD, is not just for Indians; but, is for all who want to maintain a stronger, more productive America into the future for one's self and children, and their fellow man. The book extols values taught early in the home extrapolate to everyday life. The books speaks about money concerns, dating, discipline, homework, computer use, allowances, and other problems unique to the American culture.

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Summary: What is this [stuff]?
Review: While reading this book, I had to stop many times because my abs were hurting so much from laughing. This book is the biggest piece of worthless literature that I've ever seen. Dr. Bhat believes that he lives in India. Here is a simple passage from the book:
"At this age, if a boy is good, smart, polite and kind, obviously all the girls will be after him. When he goes on a date with a girl, she may appeal to his ego by praising all his good qualities. He decides he likes this girl very much, and thus he gets himself into a "love trap." If a boy is trapped at an early age between 16 and 25, he is [pulled] in for good. He has probably fallen into lust, not love.
Girls often try to trap boys early, in hopes of ensuring their own futures. If a boy gets married this early, his future goals can be affected."

... Nothing in the book in relation to raising my kids makes any sense. This book is for the most closed minded people in India. We aren't in India, we live in America. Customs and traditions are different here. ...