Free Range Kids: Giving Our Children the Freedom We Had Without Going Nuts with Worry Audiobook

" Everyone needs to stop what they are doing and go get this book. Right now. IF I am getting you a baby gift anytime soon. You are going to get this book. PERIOD "

" Excellent book. Combats the paranoia and fear that I see parents wrapped in. All parents should read it. "

" This was great. A nice reality check to help any parent think about what is really safe or not safe for our kids. She is a great writer, funny and fast to read, and it was very interesting too. I'd recommend it to anyone with kids. "

" She makes some really great points and provides good reminders to keep things in perspective. Overall a good read even though there were parts I strongly disagreed with and felt she didn't thoroughly explore. For example she asserts that kids today are as safe as they were when we were kids and that crimes against children have actually dropped. I would have liked for her to discuss whether experts believe this drop is due to a decrease in the number of predators or because parents are being more protective of their children. More depth in her analysis would have made the book more interesting and would have given more credence to her arguments. "

" This book is great. It doesn't try to be an all-inclusive parenting book, but it does a good job of demonstrating that what most parents (in the U.S.) perceive as dangerous does not correspond with the actual risk involved in any given activity. "

" Even though it's written for parents, it is a good reminder for everyone that the world really isn't as scary as we think it is. "

" Essential for smart parents! "

" This should have been a pamphlet. "

" I liked most of the ideas. Didn't really care for the constant attempts to be hilarious. Funny is nice, just not ALL the TIME. "

" Breezy by design. It's unfortunate that we live in an age where a book whose basic message is "Learn to trust that your kids will do the right thing, and learn from small mistakes how not to make huge ones" is controversial. "

" Was really good and puts things into perspective. Of course, the little Orthodox Jewish boy was killed in NYC in the middle of my reading, which kind of overshadowed her points a bit. Worth a read. "

" Good light hearted read... Made me smile and nod ALOT... it seems im already mostly a free range parent.. yah me. "

" I definitely laughed out loud, I didn't agree with everything but with lots of things. "

" This book had a huge impact on me. Made me really question all the fear that parents have today. "

" A good dose of sanity and humor. "

" What a radical idea. Interesting to hear the opinions but not sure how comfortable I am to let my 9 year old out on his own taking the subway in New York City. "

" Loved, loved, loved it. This book does a lot to calm your never ending worry nerves as a parent. "

" I really liked it. Although I don't think I will be as big of a "free-range parent" as others, it still made me think about my parenting style and fears and made me reevaluate them. I think it is a great read for any parent. "

" I recommend this book to every parent! I saw Ms. Skenazy speak at a conference I went to last year and she was hilarious! She debunks all the myths about stranger danger and the boogeyman lurking around every corner. A must read!!!!!! "

" Bravo! This woman is one of my heroines. "

" read for one of my bookclubs. Made a great debate, and realized we all need to cut eachother more slack as mothers/parents, but I don't agree with the author on quite a bit of what she proposes. If you want a good debate: read it. "

" I enjoyed her point of view about how we as parents have worried and sheltered our children too much. She had some valid points but I'm still not completely convinced of her hands off approach. "

" This book really gives parents something to think about. After reading it I have definately tried to let my kids be a little more free range. A great book to skim through and see how many of my parenting fears are just plain silly. "