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

This is just the book I have been looking for. The authors have finally cracked the nut in writing a parenting book with simple, powerful, and easy-to-implement concepts that can have quick impact. Finally, a book without hyperbole, or too frequently inserted religious references. This is a great piece for reference, and one I have thoroughly enjoyed using in my day-to-day life.

It helps give new perspectives that you may have never thought about. I bought copies and gave to my siblings to help them be more successful with raising their kids

Upon recommendation for the principal from my school, I purchased this book and am participating in a parent-lead book club. It is WONDEFUL! ALL PARENTS MUST READ THIS BOOK! It's an easy to read, easy to comprehend, and extremely enlightening!!! Reading this book could change your family!  Raising Self-Reliant Children in a Self-Indulgent World: Seven Building Blocks for Developing Capable Young People

This book helped me realize how better to communicate to my children which in turn will let them know how very special they are. This book talks about treating children with respect because after all, they are people too! It talks about how to help kids become responsible for their own actions. This book has a lot of good ideas. It will take practice and patience, but I am trying to use the ideas on my children. I know that by using the new methods in this book, I will have a greater relationship with my children. Sometimes as parents, we tend to be a little too demanding on our kids. We should let them make some decisions for themselves and let them think things through, without us interrupting and "saving the day" for them (even though it would be easier to jump in and save them)! This way, they learn how to think and act for themselves and learn from their mistakes. I recommend this book for parents or anyone who cares for children in one way or another!

I read this book years and years ago when I taught school. Now I buy copies for friends who teach or are raising their own kids. It has helped me raise an amazing young man who is very confident in many challenging situations and while he and I are very close and supportive, he knows he can absolutely make it on his own. I most HIGHLY recommend this to every parent for raising children in a society that teaches entitlement and dependency, and to teachers who are often given students who have been taught to only study toward the test. Let's work to bring up a generation of independent thinkers and people who are resourceful and self-reliant--something our world desperately needs!

all parents---it's a MUST read !!!! We have a bunch of kids being raised now that have a lack of gratitude for all they have, Even my kids, who are pretty wonderful, do not know how good they actually have it. Help your kids but being firm and kind. Give them really strong consequences for their inappropriate behavior....and stick to it!!!! Take away those phones, I pads, and anything they escape into. YOU are the parent--not them. If it's kinda rough now, it's only going to get worse...nip it in the bud!

Very informative. This book uses history to teach you how generational changes happened over the last century, and how to help your child develop a self sufficient personality. Very quick and engaging read. It got me thinking about my own child hood in each paragraph, and makes me more aware with my daughter.

I actually ordered the whole program by H. Stephen Glenn (by the same title). I use it for parenting classes in my community. Although I don't totally agree with his discipline tactics, they are effective (I'm not totally against spanking if done with love).Anyway, his overall concept is one that is very much needed in our society, children of today aren't problem solvers. This book will guide you into making your child into an accountable young adult.

This is such a great book! A fantastic resource for raising great kids that think of others. Highly recommend.

Ich hab schon so manchen Erziehungsratgeber gelesen, und fand die Ratschläge immer sinnvoll, aber gebracht haben sie mir wenig. Die Konflikte zwischen mir und meinem Sohn wurden nicht besser, wenn ich tat, wozu mir die Bücher rieten.Diese Buch ist anders. Es sagt mir nicht, was ich tun, sondern was ich unterlassen soll. Nach der Lektüre des Buches hat sich meine Sichtweise meiner Rolle als Vater und meiner Beziehung zu meinem Sohn so verändert, dass wir kaum noch Streit haben. Und wenn, dann sind es nicht mehr diese lang anhaltenden, verletzenden Dramen, sondern kurze Auseinandersetzungen, die sich schnell auflösen lassen.Ich fühle mich als Vater nun nicht mehr so als Versager, und habe mehr Freude an meiner Familie. Für mich war das Buch ein Augenöffner.

Very good book- came quickly- excellent condition!

Interesting and detailed book, with alot of useful information and application for raising self-reliant children. Useful to know one can embrace welcoming input from however young an age, and it can help our little ones / growing ones to feel good about themselves

Interesting - but nothing new. Was hoping for a little more.