8 Keys to Old School Parenting for Modern-Day Families

By Michael Mascolo

Book Overview

Does it ever seem to you like kids these days are in control of their parents?

Having a strong sense of yourself as a parent is key to raising a resilient, independent, thoughtful, and solution-focused child. But over the last several generations, parents have been immersed in the well-intentioned idea that parenting should be child-centered rather than adult-centered. Many parents have begun to follow their children's lead rather than insist that children adapt to parental prerogatives. Parental authority has come to be seen as a bad thing.

The 8 keys presented in this book focus on valuing your own authority as a parent; cultivating your child's character; applying discipline instead of punishment; strategies to motivate compliance; fostering emotional development; problem-solving; conflict management; and effective communication. They will help parents raise self-directed children who are active learners, feel good about themselves, take initiative, and have a strong moral compass.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0393709361
• ISBN13: 9780393709360
• Release Date: May 2015
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.1"