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Raising Self-Reliant Children in a Self-Indulgent World: Seven Building Blocks for Developing Capable Young People

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No Parent or Educator Can Afford to Ignore This Groundbreaking Work!
Bestselling authors H. Stephen Glenn and Jane Nelsen have helped hundreds of thousands of parents raise capable, independent children with Raising Self-Reliant Children in a Self-Indulgent World. On its tenth anniversary, this parenting classic returns with fresh, up-to-date information to offer you inspiring and workable ideas for developing a trusting relationship with children, as well as the skills to implement the necessary discipline to help your child become a responsible adult.
Those who think in terms of leniency versus strictness will be surprised. This book goes beyond these issues to teach children to be responsible and self-reliant—not through outer-directed concerns, such as fear and intimidation, but through inner-directed behavior, such as feeling accountable for one’s commitments. Inside, you’ll discover how to instill character-building values and traits in your child that last a lifetime.
“During these turbulent days when families are in disarray and children are getting the short end of the stick, this book can be very helpful to parents who are struggling to bring up self-reliant children. Even after raising five of my own and becoming a grandfather for the seventh time, I got some new ideas out of it!”—Art Linkletter
“An inspiring, workable formula for developing closeness, trust, dignity, and respect . . . a real gem.”—Becky Ridgeway, School Social Worker

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3 thoughts on “Raising Self-Reliant Children in a Self-Indulgent World: Seven Building Blocks for Developing Capable Young People

  1. The best guide to raising healthy happy people. I can’t say enough about this book. I’ve been recommending it to every parent and parent-to-be I meet. We began using several techniques right away with amazing results. The book was recommended to us by our daughter’s Montessori teacher. I now know why Montessori children are capable cooperative young people. Don’t miss this opportunity to develope a wonderful and respectful relationship with your child. I only wish we read it many years earlier.

  2. Tough love with a tender heart: A must read! The goal of all parents is ultimately to prepare their offspring to eventually step out into the world as independent and responsible adults themselves. As we all know, reaching that goal is a painful yet exhilarating process. Learning how and when to cut the apron strings is a lesson all parents must learn. This excellent parenting help book is a must read for all brave souls daring to raise children into adulthood. 

  3. Time-tested, workable ideas! I first discovered this book by Dr. Stephen Glenn and Dr. Jane Nelsen just before my son was born in 1988, when my daughter was three. I was very impressed with their ideas and have consistently used them ever since, with excellent results. 

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