In a large way, the advice in this book is the same as a certain chapter in Nurtureshock: praise a child's actions. I agree with that. I like that it logically follows that the child will become internally motivated and less influenced by external sources. But I didn't feel like any of this information was new. I suppose if I'd read this book before Nurtureshock I'd feel differently.
I had a few problems with the book:
1. Family activities involving the use of those ESP cards and activities to encourage "intuition" is flat-out crazy.
2. Wanting to eliminate competitive games is crazy. There are no "Miss Americas," there is only "Miss America." In the real world we deal with competition and not everyone can win. Way to set your child up for disappointment, Medhus.
3. Not telling your child she's pretty. I have the most beautiful girls in the world, so it's a little difficult not to let it slip when we're cuddling.
I very much liked her distinction between discipline and punishment. I think all parents should read that. There's some great advice tucked away in these pages but I don't know how practical it is to rationalize with my 3-year old by giving her a series of questions to answer.
I had a few problems with the book:
1. Family activities involving the use of those ESP cards and activities to encourage "intuition" is flat-out crazy.
2. Wanting to eliminate competitive games is crazy. There are no "Miss Americas," there is only "Miss America." In the real world we deal with competition and not everyone can win. Way to set your child up for disappointment, Medhus.
3. Not telling your child she's pretty. I have the most beautiful girls in the world, so it's a little difficult not to let it slip when we're cuddling.
I very much liked her distinction between discipline and punishment. I think all parents should read that. There's some great advice tucked away in these pages but I don't know how practical it is to rationalize with my 3-year old by giving her a series of questions to answer.
