Parents who practice this simple plan can free themselves from guilt, exhaustion, and angerand free their children to lead happy, responsible lives of their own.
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"I learned: My marriage needs to come before the kids. It's okay to say "because I said so". Kids are happier with less "stuff". Chores build character. It is possible to have a pleasant road trip with kids! This guy gave me permission to be the parent and teach my kids to behave! And he's funny, too."
— Amy (4 out of 5 stars)
" This is a great parenting book. We're not having any major discipline problems right now, but this book was still worth reading. It's definitely a conservative view point though and will most likely strike a nerve for those who adopt a more child-centered style of parenting. "
— Katie, 2/15/2014" Had some great pointers! Easy read with only 6 points to remember. "
— Cynthia, 1/24/2014" A common sense, no nonsense approach to raising children. As with any parenting book, glean what you can and toss the rest. This book has a lot of good advice. "
— Kelly, 1/17/2014" It's been a while since I've read this. I'd like to read it again, now that my kids are at different stages in life. "
— Gina, 1/17/2014" This sounds like things I'd like to implement in my own family, matching much of what my husband's ideas are. Also, the writing style is entertaining. "
— Magda, 1/16/2014" This book is awesome when you need that good reality check without all the mumbo jumbo. I saw this guy in person at a seminar and he is phenomenal. What he stresses basically is taking your parentling back to your grandmothers way. "
— Greta, 9/16/2013" I agreed with everything he said. Didn't really learn anything new, but it did inspire me to clean out my daycare toys this afternoon! "
— Jenny, 8/27/2013" Fascinating read. Totally different take on parenting than what seems to be the norm today. "
— Leslie, 8/10/2013" Very common sense approach to child-raising. I love John Rosemond. "
— Abby, 3/20/2013" AMAZING book for all parents out there!! A must read for each and every one of you! "
— Joy, 2/22/2013" My hero of child-rearing. He's phenomenal! "
— Kimberly, 12/15/2012" Great basic parenting book. I received the recommendation to read it from a child development professor in Omaha. "
— Angela, 5/25/2012" I have always believed in the philosophy of parenting that he speaks of...so it was liberating for me to read a parenting book that spoke so closely to how I want to guide and discipline my children. "
— Asaxby, 4/11/2012" Excellent advice. A 'how to' for those who believe in old fashioned parenting styles and old fashion values! "
— Jacob, 2/28/2012" Awesomely useful and hopeful. "
— Laurel, 1/31/2012" I need to read this book again. My husband and I like John Rosemond's approach to parenting and giving your kids responsibility. My brother recommended it to us years ago. It seems like we have to re-read it every few years as our kids enter different stages of development. "
— Becky, 10/19/2011" Rosemond will make you feel better about being an old-school parent,the leader-not-the-friend parent, the "because I said so" parent who forces kids to not be so self-centered and learn to become productive and happy adults. "
— Margaret, 9/11/2011" Very helpful! Agreed with 95% of what Rosemond had to say. "
— Margaret, 3/4/2011" great book on parenting. really like his honest and practical approach to parenting and have enjoyed the other books of his that i've read. "
— Avery, 2/28/2011" I love this book! I pick it up frequently, to remind myself of what I should be doing. The author is very common sense oriented and empowers parents. A great resource for parents. "
— Dianne, 11/29/2010" Totally different take on parenting this side of my lifetime "
— April, 9/5/2010" I agreed with everything he said. Didn't really learn anything new, but it did inspire me to clean out my daycare toys this afternoon! "
— Jenny, 8/27/2010" Rosemond will make you feel better about being an old-school parent,the leader-not-the-friend parent, the "because I said so" parent who forces kids to not be so self-centered and learn to become productive and happy adults. "
— Margaret, 6/14/2010" great book on parenting. really like his honest and practical approach to parenting and have enjoyed the other books of his that i've read. "
— Avery, 4/26/2010" My hero of child-rearing. He's phenomenal! "
— Kimberly, 1/10/2010" Very helpful! Agreed with 95% of what Rosemond had to say. "
— Margaret, 7/17/2009" I have always believed in the philosophy of parenting that he speaks of...so it was liberating for me to read a parenting book that spoke so closely to how I want to guide and discipline my children. "
— Asaxby, 11/30/2008" AMAZING book for all parents out there!! A must read for each and every one of you! "
— Joy, 11/11/2008" Very common sense approach to child-raising. I love John Rosemond. "
— Abby, 10/25/2008" I have been told tha John Rosemond was an expert in parenting...now I know why....Simple book...much of it is common sense.....but someone bold enough to encourage parents to take charge and love well.<br/>No wonder his point have held true for all these years "
— Katie, 10/1/2008" Excellent advice. A 'how to' for those who believe in old fashioned parenting styles and old fashion values! "
— Jacob, 9/18/2008" This book is awesome when you need that good reality check without all the mumbo jumbo. I saw this guy in person at a seminar and he is phenomenal. What he stresses basically is taking your parentling back to your grandmothers way. "
— Greta, 8/14/2008