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袛械褌械褌芯 褌懈 械 褋褌褉邪褏芯褌薪芯! 孝懈 薪械 褋褌邪胁邪褕!
孝邪蟹懈 泻薪懈谐邪 械 蟹邪 褉芯写懈褌械谢懈褌械, 泻芯懈褌芯 芯斜懈褔邪褌 写械褑邪褌邪 褋懈 懈 懈褋泻邪褌 薪邪泄-写芯斜褉芯褌芯 蟹邪 褌褟褏
袧褟泻芯懈 芯褌 褌械蟹懈 褉芯写懈褌械谢懈 懈屑邪褌 薪褍卸写邪 褋邪屑芯 写邪 懈屑 褋械 薪邪锌芯屑薪懈 泻芯懈 褋邪 薪邪泄-胁邪卸薪懈褌械 薪械褖邪. 袛褉褍谐懈 懈屑邪褌 薪褍卸写邪 薪褟泻芯泄 写邪 谐懈 褋褗斜褍写懈, 蟹邪 写邪 褋懈 褉械褕邪褌 锌褉芯斜谢械屑懈褌械.
袠屑邪 懈 褌邪泻懈胁邪, 泻芯懈褌芯 褋械 薪褍卸写邪褟褌 芯褌 褉懈褌薪懈泻 胁 蟹邪写薪懈泻邪, 蟹邪褖芯褌芯 褋邪 褋械 懈蟹写褗薪懈谢懈 懈 褋邪 懈蟹谐褍斜懈谢懈 泻芯薪褌褉芯谢 胁褗褉褏褍 褋械屑械泄褋褌胁邪褌邪 褋懈.
袙褋懈褔泻懈 写械褑邪 褋邪 褋褌褉邪褏芯褌薪懈!
袪芯写懈褌械谢褋褌胁芯褌芯 械 褋斜褗褉泻邪薪芯, 蟹邪褌芯胁邪 懈 芯斜褖械褋褌胁芯褌芯 械 褋斜褗褉泻邪薪芯.
袠褋泻邪褕 写邪 锌芯锌褉邪胁懈褕 褋胁械褌邪? 袩芯锌褉邪胁懈 褉芯写懈褌械谢懈褌械!
鈥炐愋� 薪械 褍褔邪 薪邪 褉芯写懈褌械谢褋褌胁芯. 校褔邪 薪邪 褎懈薪邪薪褋芯胁邪 芯褌谐芯胁芯褉薪芯褋褌, 写懈褋褑懈锌谢懈薪邪, 褉邪蟹斜懈褉邪薪械 薪邪 锌芯褋谢械写懈褑懈褌械, 锌芯褋褌邪胁褟薪械 薪邪 褑械谢懈, 芯斜褉邪蟹芯胁邪薪懈械, 谢褞斜芯胁, 斜谢邪谐芯褌胁芯褉懈褌械谢薪芯褋褌, 械褌懈泻邪, 泻邪泻 写邪 褉邪斜芯褌懈屑 懈 泻邪泻 写邪 褋械 蟹邪斜邪胁谢褟胁邪屑械. 孝芯胁邪 褋邪 锌褉懈薪褑懈锌懈褌械, 泻芯懈褌芯 褌褉褟斜胁邪 写邪 斜褗写邪褌 薪邪褍褔械薪懈 懈 褋锌邪蟹胁邪薪懈 芯褌 胁褋械泻懈 褔芯胁械泻, 泻芯泄褌芯 懈褋泻邪 写邪 胁芯写懈 褍褋锌械褕械薪, 褖邪褋褌谢懈胁 懈 褎懈薪邪薪褋芯胁芯 芯褋懈谐褍褉械薪 卸懈胁芯褌. 袗 褌芯胁邪 褖械 谐芯 薪邪锌褉邪胁懈 懈 褋褌褉邪褏芯褌械薪 褉芯写懈褌械谢.鈥�
袥邪褉懈 校懈薪谐械褌
袧邪泄-胁邪卸薪懈褌械 褍褉芯褑懈 薪邪 袩懈褌斜褍谢邪 薪邪 谢懈褔薪芯褋褌薪芯褌芯 褉邪蟹胁懈褌懈械!R!:
鈥� 袧械 械 胁邪卸薪芯 泻芯谢泻芯 锌邪褉懈 懈屑邪褕, 邪 泻邪泻 谐懈 懈蟹锌芯谢蟹胁邪褕.
鈥� 袛械褑邪褌邪 褖械 锌褉邪胁褟褌 褋械泻褋, 泻邪泻褌芯 懈 褌懈 褋懈 谐芯 锌褉邪胁懈谢 泻邪褌芯 褌懈泄薪械泄写卸褗褉! 袧邪褍褔懈 谐懈 薪邪 胁邪卸薪懈褌械 薪械褖邪: 褍胁邪卸械薪懈械 鈥� 芯褌谐芯胁芯褉薪芯褋褌 鈥� 斜械蟹芯锌邪褋薪芯褋褌.
鈥� 袨斜懈褔邪泄 褋械斜械 褋懈, 蟹邪 写邪 芯斜懈褔邪褕 懈 写褉褍谐懈褌械 懈 写邪 懈屑邪褕 锌褗谢薪芯褑械薪薪芯 芯斜褖褍胁邪薪械 鈥� 邪泻芯 薪械 褋懈 写芯褋褌邪褌褗褔薪芯 写芯斜褗褉 蟹邪 褋械斜械 褋懈, 薪懈泻芯谐邪 薪褟屑邪 写邪 斜褗写械褕 写芯褋褌邪褌褗褔薪芯 写芯斜褗褉 懈 蟹邪 写褉褍谐.
鈥� 校褔懈谢懈褖械褌芯 懈 写芯屑邪褕薪懈褌械 褋邪 芯褌谐芯胁芯褉薪芯褋褌 薪邪 写械褌械褌芯, 薪械 褌胁芯褟.
鈥� 袛械褑邪褌邪 谢褗卸邪褌. 袙褋懈褔泻懈 褋屑械 谢褗谐邪谢懈 泻邪褌芯 屑邪谢泻懈. 袧芯 褌懈 芯斜褟褋薪懈 懈 写芯泻邪卸懈 褋 锌褉懈屑械褉, 褔械 谢褗卸邪褌邪 械 薪械写芯锌褍褋褌懈屑邪. 效械褋褌薪芯褋褌褌邪 懈 锌芯褔褌械薪薪芯褋褌褌邪 褋邪 薪邪泄-写芯斜褉懈褟褌 懈 褍褋锌械褕械薪 懈蟹斜芯褉.
袛械褑邪褌邪 褋褌邪胁邪褌 锌芯-写芯斜褉懈, 胁械写薪邪谐邪 褖芯屑 褉芯写懈褌械谢懈褌械 懈屑 褋褌邪薪邪褌 锌芯-写芯斜褉懈.
袧褟泻芯懈 芯褌 褌械蟹懈 褉芯写懈褌械谢懈 懈屑邪褌 薪褍卸写邪 褋邪屑芯 写邪 懈屑 褋械 薪邪锌芯屑薪懈 泻芯懈 褋邪 薪邪泄-胁邪卸薪懈褌械 薪械褖邪. 袛褉褍谐懈 懈屑邪褌 薪褍卸写邪 薪褟泻芯泄 写邪 谐懈 褋褗斜褍写懈, 蟹邪 写邪 褋懈 褉械褕邪褌 锌褉芯斜谢械屑懈褌械.
袠屑邪 懈 褌邪泻懈胁邪, 泻芯懈褌芯 褋械 薪褍卸写邪褟褌 芯褌 褉懈褌薪懈泻 胁 蟹邪写薪懈泻邪, 蟹邪褖芯褌芯 褋邪 褋械 懈蟹写褗薪懈谢懈 懈 褋邪 懈蟹谐褍斜懈谢懈 泻芯薪褌褉芯谢 胁褗褉褏褍 褋械屑械泄褋褌胁邪褌邪 褋懈.
袙褋懈褔泻懈 写械褑邪 褋邪 褋褌褉邪褏芯褌薪懈!
袪芯写懈褌械谢褋褌胁芯褌芯 械 褋斜褗褉泻邪薪芯, 蟹邪褌芯胁邪 懈 芯斜褖械褋褌胁芯褌芯 械 褋斜褗褉泻邪薪芯.
袠褋泻邪褕 写邪 锌芯锌褉邪胁懈褕 褋胁械褌邪? 袩芯锌褉邪胁懈 褉芯写懈褌械谢懈褌械!
鈥炐愋� 薪械 褍褔邪 薪邪 褉芯写懈褌械谢褋褌胁芯. 校褔邪 薪邪 褎懈薪邪薪褋芯胁邪 芯褌谐芯胁芯褉薪芯褋褌, 写懈褋褑懈锌谢懈薪邪, 褉邪蟹斜懈褉邪薪械 薪邪 锌芯褋谢械写懈褑懈褌械, 锌芯褋褌邪胁褟薪械 薪邪 褑械谢懈, 芯斜褉邪蟹芯胁邪薪懈械, 谢褞斜芯胁, 斜谢邪谐芯褌胁芯褉懈褌械谢薪芯褋褌, 械褌懈泻邪, 泻邪泻 写邪 褉邪斜芯褌懈屑 懈 泻邪泻 写邪 褋械 蟹邪斜邪胁谢褟胁邪屑械. 孝芯胁邪 褋邪 锌褉懈薪褑懈锌懈褌械, 泻芯懈褌芯 褌褉褟斜胁邪 写邪 斜褗写邪褌 薪邪褍褔械薪懈 懈 褋锌邪蟹胁邪薪懈 芯褌 胁褋械泻懈 褔芯胁械泻, 泻芯泄褌芯 懈褋泻邪 写邪 胁芯写懈 褍褋锌械褕械薪, 褖邪褋褌谢懈胁 懈 褎懈薪邪薪褋芯胁芯 芯褋懈谐褍褉械薪 卸懈胁芯褌. 袗 褌芯胁邪 褖械 谐芯 薪邪锌褉邪胁懈 懈 褋褌褉邪褏芯褌械薪 褉芯写懈褌械谢.鈥�
袥邪褉懈 校懈薪谐械褌
袧邪泄-胁邪卸薪懈褌械 褍褉芯褑懈 薪邪 袩懈褌斜褍谢邪 薪邪 谢懈褔薪芯褋褌薪芯褌芯 褉邪蟹胁懈褌懈械!R!:
鈥� 袧械 械 胁邪卸薪芯 泻芯谢泻芯 锌邪褉懈 懈屑邪褕, 邪 泻邪泻 谐懈 懈蟹锌芯谢蟹胁邪褕.
鈥� 袛械褑邪褌邪 褖械 锌褉邪胁褟褌 褋械泻褋, 泻邪泻褌芯 懈 褌懈 褋懈 谐芯 锌褉邪胁懈谢 泻邪褌芯 褌懈泄薪械泄写卸褗褉! 袧邪褍褔懈 谐懈 薪邪 胁邪卸薪懈褌械 薪械褖邪: 褍胁邪卸械薪懈械 鈥� 芯褌谐芯胁芯褉薪芯褋褌 鈥� 斜械蟹芯锌邪褋薪芯褋褌.
鈥� 袨斜懈褔邪泄 褋械斜械 褋懈, 蟹邪 写邪 芯斜懈褔邪褕 懈 写褉褍谐懈褌械 懈 写邪 懈屑邪褕 锌褗谢薪芯褑械薪薪芯 芯斜褖褍胁邪薪械 鈥� 邪泻芯 薪械 褋懈 写芯褋褌邪褌褗褔薪芯 写芯斜褗褉 蟹邪 褋械斜械 褋懈, 薪懈泻芯谐邪 薪褟屑邪 写邪 斜褗写械褕 写芯褋褌邪褌褗褔薪芯 写芯斜褗褉 懈 蟹邪 写褉褍谐.
鈥� 校褔懈谢懈褖械褌芯 懈 写芯屑邪褕薪懈褌械 褋邪 芯褌谐芯胁芯褉薪芯褋褌 薪邪 写械褌械褌芯, 薪械 褌胁芯褟.
鈥� 袛械褑邪褌邪 谢褗卸邪褌. 袙褋懈褔泻懈 褋屑械 谢褗谐邪谢懈 泻邪褌芯 屑邪谢泻懈. 袧芯 褌懈 芯斜褟褋薪懈 懈 写芯泻邪卸懈 褋 锌褉懈屑械褉, 褔械 谢褗卸邪褌邪 械 薪械写芯锌褍褋褌懈屑邪. 效械褋褌薪芯褋褌褌邪 懈 锌芯褔褌械薪薪芯褋褌褌邪 褋邪 薪邪泄-写芯斜褉懈褟褌 懈 褍褋锌械褕械薪 懈蟹斜芯褉.
袛械褑邪褌邪 褋褌邪胁邪褌 锌芯-写芯斜褉懈, 胁械写薪邪谐邪 褖芯屑 褉芯写懈褌械谢懈褌械 懈屑 褋褌邪薪邪褌 锌芯-写芯斜褉懈.
276 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2009
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Larry Winget
88听books100听followersLarry Winget is a motivational speaker and writer on the topics of money, personal success and business.
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January 5, 2012
This is the fourth book of Larry Winget I read within these 2 weeks. His first three being
1) Shut Up, Stop Whining, and Get a Life
2) You're Broke Because You Want to Be
3) People Are Idiots and I Can Prove It!
And I can tell you without a doubt this is his crowning piece.
Beautifully written, Brilliantly explained and Brutally stated. I mean this is a book that should be a standard guide for all parents to keep with them. In fact, I feel if you gift a copy of this book to each and every parent on the planet, they would bless you many times over.
Very straight forward, simple and extremely logic in its approach, this is the master-piece from a man who made all the possible mistakes as a parent, person and perfectionist and who was not afraid of making more over the years. What鈥檚 more, it covers all the areas that impact children.
I loved it and it would be among the top books on parenting and common sense I will highly recommend to anyone, any day.
Overall rating 鈥� A perfect 10 out of 10 for this master-piece.
1) Shut Up, Stop Whining, and Get a Life
2) You're Broke Because You Want to Be
3) People Are Idiots and I Can Prove It!
And I can tell you without a doubt this is his crowning piece.
Beautifully written, Brilliantly explained and Brutally stated. I mean this is a book that should be a standard guide for all parents to keep with them. In fact, I feel if you gift a copy of this book to each and every parent on the planet, they would bless you many times over.
Very straight forward, simple and extremely logic in its approach, this is the master-piece from a man who made all the possible mistakes as a parent, person and perfectionist and who was not afraid of making more over the years. What鈥檚 more, it covers all the areas that impact children.
I loved it and it would be among the top books on parenting and common sense I will highly recommend to anyone, any day.
Overall rating 鈥� A perfect 10 out of 10 for this master-piece.
January 28, 2020
I believe just about any experienced parent with fairly decent writing skills could sit down and write a book offering parenting advice, strategies, and bold opinions based on his or her own wisdom and experience. That is exactly what Winget does here.
Prior to reading this book, I wondered, 'Who is this guy, and what qualifies him to write a parenting book?' But credentials be damned if you have a boat load of experience in the subject you're writing about, right?
Every topic covered by Winget has been written about by a thousand other authors offering their own highly informed approach to raising children and families. What sets Larry apart from the others is probably his bold, in-your-face style and brazen tough-guy rhetoric which he seems to think are universal truths.
A lot of what the author wrote I strongly agree with while a lot of what he says I strongly disagree with. The book is chock-full of useful advice for parents with young children and teens. The material here could also spark some good debate and discussion.
Prior to reading this book, I wondered, 'Who is this guy, and what qualifies him to write a parenting book?' But credentials be damned if you have a boat load of experience in the subject you're writing about, right?
Every topic covered by Winget has been written about by a thousand other authors offering their own highly informed approach to raising children and families. What sets Larry apart from the others is probably his bold, in-your-face style and brazen tough-guy rhetoric which he seems to think are universal truths.
A lot of what the author wrote I strongly agree with while a lot of what he says I strongly disagree with. The book is chock-full of useful advice for parents with young children and teens. The material here could also spark some good debate and discussion.
August 9, 2017
What was I thinking
Some parts of this are get-back-to-basics parenting advice. Many points I agree with. Larry blames parents for many issues with kids and he is spot on. On some issues, he is a bit too superficial. He only sees black and white and refuses to acknowledge gray. His writing style is pretty blunt. You are not going to finish this book and think " Wow, that was some beautiful prose."
Some parts of this are get-back-to-basics parenting advice. Many points I agree with. Larry blames parents for many issues with kids and he is spot on. On some issues, he is a bit too superficial. He only sees black and white and refuses to acknowledge gray. His writing style is pretty blunt. You are not going to finish this book and think " Wow, that was some beautiful prose."
April 5, 2015
Well, honestly his opinion started to get on my nerves. It would have been nice if he varied the writing style to include more informational writing or even personal narrative but the constant, 250 pages, of in your face opinion spouting made it difficult to finish. Still if you need a personal trainer telling you to put down the donut, do some actual work and stop looking for a way out of your responsibilities, this might be your guy.
February 1, 2012
I was already sick of this author's insulting and condescending tone by about page 5. I read a little further, thinking I might still hear some worthwhile morsel of advice, but then I decided the book was not worth reading. This man appears to have no credentials for writing a book on parenting, other than being very opinionated and angry
November 15, 2012
He calls himself the Pit Bull of personal development. Actually, this is really a no nonsense, in-your-face book about how to raise you kids so that they become responsible adults. Pretty basic and straightforward stuff but I really liked it and I think anyone with kids would too.
December 28, 2012
I don't agree with everything he says here. In particular about Home Schooling. But nonetheless a really good read for any parent, aunt, uncle, grandparent, teacher, etc.
October 4, 2018
Horrible book by a horrible author. I had to read it because of the credit from psychology... I don't think frankness means being a boor...
November 28, 2018
This is the first book I have finished that I honestly didn't want to end. I went straight from scream-free parenting to this book. I wasn't sure if I was going to read it after the first few pages, just didn't seem like my style of parenting and seem to be the opposite approach to the last book I had read. Not too far in though I got hooked and could relate to a lot of what Larry says. I might not agree with everything, but man did I agree with most. I will come back to this book every couple years to refresh my view on how to raise my kids. All the things I wished I had been taught were in this book and a lot of things that made me the decent person that I am today were in this book. I even would go as far to say that I can point out my own flaws and connect them with something in this book that would have helped me avoid those flaws. I really appreciate finding this book and committing to finishing it. If you walk around today and constantly are baffled by the way people act, this book is a good way of opening your eyes to why. I don't review books, but this one needed to be.
January 29, 2024
Overall I like Winget鈥檚 worldview and emphasis on personal responsibility. What most resonated was the idea that kids can鈥檛 read minds so we need to clearly explain expectations beforehand. I disagreed with some of his hot takes about sex, marriage and tattoos. He thinks it should be illegal to marry before 30, that people should be required to live together before marriage and tattoos and other alternative lifestyle choices are fine as long as kids take responsibility for them.
Despite the hot takes I like the idea that as you parent you should consider what is going to prepare your kid to be a responsible adult.
Despite the hot takes I like the idea that as you parent you should consider what is going to prepare your kid to be a responsible adult.
June 20, 2017
I gave this book 5 stars because after reading it it gave me the insight and the know how to change the things that I have been doing wrong all these years with my kids! this is a great read for those parents and grandparents that want to turn their kids around to make them better adults later on in life!
August 25, 2019
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July 6, 2023
BLUFF: Standard information but the presentation makes it really enjoyable. I did disagree with a couple points but I still learned alot and/or looked at some instances in a new light. Despite some disagreements, book is worth reading and will reread.
May 8, 2018
Awsome words of encouragement. Down to earth great for rookie parenting or simple improvements. Great stuff.
August 15, 2018
Basic with a few good thoughts. The probably is he is preaching to the choir. Someone who is willing to read a book on being a good parent isn鈥檛 the 鈥渋diots鈥� he is talking about.
March 12, 2022
I don't agree with everything Larry says, but most of his points are pretty valid
June 21, 2023
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December 8, 2010
Larry Winget has written one of the most important books on parenting for our society in our time.
Yes, that Larry Winget; the bald, brash, controversial and I dare say at times engagingly abrasive speaker and author whose trademark Western shirts and cowboy boots make it seem more likely that he'd be Kinky Friedman's next running mate than America's next Dr. Spock.
Don't expect the typical "how to" guide to successful parenting; Larry has not written a cookbook here. This is a direct call to action that slaps us in the face with the truth and consequences of parenting, good and bad.
I've read dozens of books on parenting, teaching and coaching to help me become a better teacher and more important to make me a better resource to the young people and parents I serve. Too many of these are academic studies. Many approach the subject from a clinical psychological perspective or from a medical point of view. Way too many simply lack humanness and accessibility.
As he's done with his other subjects, Larry goes for the pressure point and delivers an insightful and practical guide for becoming an effective parent. He does it with wit and a wry sense of humor that entertains, sometimes instigates, sometimes aggravates, once in a while provokes and always hits a nerve. There's also the warm side as he shares plenty of stories from his own experience, and that of his kids, to make "Your Kids..." just a fantastic read.
If you're struggling with parenting your children; this book is essential. To paraphrase Larry, stop whining and start reading. He probably won't solve all your problems but you'll realize you're not alone and you'll either find the inspiration or instigation to make some changes.
Yes, that Larry Winget; the bald, brash, controversial and I dare say at times engagingly abrasive speaker and author whose trademark Western shirts and cowboy boots make it seem more likely that he'd be Kinky Friedman's next running mate than America's next Dr. Spock.
Don't expect the typical "how to" guide to successful parenting; Larry has not written a cookbook here. This is a direct call to action that slaps us in the face with the truth and consequences of parenting, good and bad.
I've read dozens of books on parenting, teaching and coaching to help me become a better teacher and more important to make me a better resource to the young people and parents I serve. Too many of these are academic studies. Many approach the subject from a clinical psychological perspective or from a medical point of view. Way too many simply lack humanness and accessibility.
As he's done with his other subjects, Larry goes for the pressure point and delivers an insightful and practical guide for becoming an effective parent. He does it with wit and a wry sense of humor that entertains, sometimes instigates, sometimes aggravates, once in a while provokes and always hits a nerve. There's also the warm side as he shares plenty of stories from his own experience, and that of his kids, to make "Your Kids..." just a fantastic read.
If you're struggling with parenting your children; this book is essential. To paraphrase Larry, stop whining and start reading. He probably won't solve all your problems but you'll realize you're not alone and you'll either find the inspiration or instigation to make some changes.
November 21, 2012
Pretty good reading of the "important things to keep in mind as a parent" variety. Not much that would be considered Earth-shattering, but definitely still full of things worth keeping in the forefront of your mind. In the day-to-day of parenting it can be easy to forget the main goals (raising confident, considerate, well-adjusted adults) while simply trying to get the kids to obey and not hurt each other. This book brings many of the more long-term ideas that should be remembered often, plus a few that might not be too high in the list of priorities but that probably should be (such as teaching about money). Since the books is based mostly on Larry's own experiences, a number of areas end up reflecting mainly his personal opinion, and may disagree from your own view. In my case, I find his ideas on home schooling (his reasons why it may not be a good idea) and pre-marital sex ("it's impossible to get kids not to do it" and "it's good for them to do it anyway") both inaccurate and foolish. But in the end, the principles he discusses, his insights based on personal experience, and some of the personal stories he shares, couple with his straight forward, "dont just whine, take responsibility for your life and get to work" perspective make this worth the reading.
June 30, 2012
Don't be put off by the in your face title, this is an EXCELLENT book packed full of down-to earth advice. The in-you-face confrontational style may put people off, but Larry doesn't hide behind niceties and tells it like it is. He is big on responsibility - yours for your actions - and the need for parents to examine their own behaviour before blaming children for being out of control.
For me the real jem at the core of this book is the author's focus on the adult you want your child to become. Most parenting books focus on the here and now, but thinking about what your child is learning now in order to be a well-adjusted, happy adult later is extremely helpful.
Of course there's stuff to argue with in this book - I see no place for smacking children - even a 'well-placed swat on the butt' - but raising a child is complex and I'd be surprised if I agreed with every recommendation in a parenting book (unless it was banal and inoffensive - and ineffectual). The author is quite honest and up front about his choices and acknowledges that not everyone will agree.
Read this with an open mind and you'll find lots to help and think about.
For me the real jem at the core of this book is the author's focus on the adult you want your child to become. Most parenting books focus on the here and now, but thinking about what your child is learning now in order to be a well-adjusted, happy adult later is extremely helpful.
Of course there's stuff to argue with in this book - I see no place for smacking children - even a 'well-placed swat on the butt' - but raising a child is complex and I'd be surprised if I agreed with every recommendation in a parenting book (unless it was banal and inoffensive - and ineffectual). The author is quite honest and up front about his choices and acknowledges that not everyone will agree.
Read this with an open mind and you'll find lots to help and think about.
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July 25, 2011Exactly the book I was looking for when searching for parenting ideas and approaches for my children. Larry is in-your-face, brash, direct, and blunt. He certainly subscribes to the school of Radical Honesty (I don't). I agreed with him on 80% of his points, vehemently agreed with him on 15%, and disagreed with him on 5%. However, he did advise not to dismiss all his advice just because I might disagree with him on some. Know what? That's good advice. Three major points I disagreed on: 1) I don't believe in spanking, ever, no exceptions. 2) "Because I said so" is a not a valid response for me. 3) I think kids need to be treated a bit more gently than he espouses. Also, he recommended the book, "How to Talk so Kids Will Listen..." The book is useless. Larry's book is very, very good. I love his chain of command idea where the parent closest in proximity is in charge.
August 7, 2014
Your kids are your own fault by Larry Winget is a no-nonsense, get to the heart of the issues kind of book.
It is chalk full, to the brim, of advice on what things you should teach your children for them to become responsible, kind, fun loving adults.
Larry stresses the point that it's not about changing your children it is about changing yourself and modeling those behaviors on a daily basis.
However, there is no how to go about changing yourself; he leaves that for you to discover.
He merely suggests what he thinks should be taught but doesn't go into depth about how to do it.
This book is suited best for people who want practical advice about children and are willing to change themselves in the process.
Larry is called the pit bull of personal development for a reason and he proves the name once again in Your kids are your own fault.
It is chalk full, to the brim, of advice on what things you should teach your children for them to become responsible, kind, fun loving adults.
Larry stresses the point that it's not about changing your children it is about changing yourself and modeling those behaviors on a daily basis.
However, there is no how to go about changing yourself; he leaves that for you to discover.
He merely suggests what he thinks should be taught but doesn't go into depth about how to do it.
This book is suited best for people who want practical advice about children and are willing to change themselves in the process.
Larry is called the pit bull of personal development for a reason and he proves the name once again in Your kids are your own fault.
June 11, 2011
There are a lot of common sense points made in this book, but all of which are great reminders of what we should be doing as parents, such as talking with your children so that you're creating a path of communication, letting your children know that you are in charge, teaching your children the importance of money management so that they learn money doesn't grow out of trees, and most of all, instilling in them a sense of trust towards you so that they can call you anytime they need help. I liked the anecdotes and real-life instances included in the book, and the author's writing is funny and to the point.
April 29, 2012
This book will not appeal to very many people, but I happen to agree with 90% of what was written here. While not everything that a child does is a parent's fault, I firmly believe that you reap what you sow, and Winget is a guy that helps you get there with tough love - both for you and your kid. But in a practical way that's straightforward and honest. I appreciate this. It's how I try to parent.
Recommended if you feel you need a wake up call - or a blaring alarm - to get you back on track with your parenting, and a huge reminder of just how important your parenting role really is. It's a tough job, but it's totally necessary to raise responsible, productive adults.
Recommended if you feel you need a wake up call - or a blaring alarm - to get you back on track with your parenting, and a huge reminder of just how important your parenting role really is. It's a tough job, but it's totally necessary to raise responsible, productive adults.
December 27, 2014
I started not really agreeing with this book, but kept reading because it was entertaining. So this entertaining rant against the ills of society actually had me pretty convinced by the end. Probably won't use everything in this book, but it definitely has good ideas about how to think about parenting and I have been convinced that I need to write these things down. I would caution anyone to read it to the end before trying to practice anything. He writes without differentiating too much between age groups, toddlers vs teenagers. By the end of the book you have pretty much figured out what he is trying to teach you and can use your best judgement to figure out what applies when.
February 26, 2012
I picked up this book because of the title. Why is it that parents need to be told, 'you are in charge and you can say no?' It is really beyond me but I see it all the time, everywhere, all around me, the children are in charge not the parents. Why is this?
Yes, it is true Larry Winget, parents need to be told, parents need to hear your message.
I thank you for being so direct. I may not agree with all that your say, nor with you methods but your message is plain. I take it as a reminder because with me you are preaching to the choir.
Yes, it is true Larry Winget, parents need to be told, parents need to hear your message.
I thank you for being so direct. I may not agree with all that your say, nor with you methods but your message is plain. I take it as a reminder because with me you are preaching to the choir.
February 13, 2011
This book didn't rock my parenting world, in that the common-sense approach to parenting is mainly things my husband and I have worked out for ourselves. But reminders are never a bad thing and I enjoyed the presentation style of the book. How to approach parenting will forever be a hot topic, and while it is not a 'what to do when' book, it is worth the time to remind yourself why you do what you do (ie turn your children into emotionally, financially, and otherwise healthy adults)
November 20, 2013
I'm a fan of parenting books b/c I'm always able to find some helpful gem of advice. This book is no exception...yet I strongly disagree with the author on some major parenting morals. I think he intends to offend, so if you are able to ignore some parts and pull out what is applicable to you, then I recommend this book. I'm implementing some of his advice on teaching kids about managing money this week.
September 30, 2014
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August 17, 2010
Loved this book! I loved his practical, no-nonsense way of approaching parenting and the idea that the PARENT is responsible--shocking, I know. Do I agree with everything he says? No. But I appreciate his insights, and quite honestly it validates a lot of my parenting philosophy, and he gave me some great new ideas to try as well. I'm sure I'll read this one again.
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