Children are our
most precious possessions, but in today's busy world sometimes we
forget. This is a wonderful book for parents, grandparents, teachers,
and anyone who loves children – the key word here is loves. Arnold
makes the point over and over is in his chapters. Children need love
and respect. They want to be seen as people. They want to love you
back.
The book is filled
with excellent advice about limiting screen time, trying to escape
the commercialism of our culture, and dealing with difficult children.
In all the chapters, the theme is the same. If you love your
children, you'll teach them discipline and give them a moral compass.
Loving your child doesn't mean giving in or giving everything he or
she wants. Being a parent isn't easy. We're not our children's
playmates, although playing with our children is a wonderful thing to
do. We are the adults. The children need our strength. It must be
very frightening for a young child to think he's the one in
charge. If parents don't give them limits with love, they will be at
sea.
I highly recommend
this book. If you're doing the things Arnold suggests: limiting your
child's television and tablet time, giving but in limited quantities,
and taking time to be with your child. You're doing it right, and
you'll feel reassured. You may even find some additional ways to help
your child. If you aren't doing any of the things Arnold suggests,
there is always a place to start. Take some time to just be with your
child.
I reviewed this book
for Handlebar Publishing.
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