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

By H Stephen Glenn, Jane Nelsen, H. Stephen Glenn

Book Overview

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

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761511288
• ISBN13: 9780761511281
• Release Date: June 2000
• Publisher: Harmony
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.3" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

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.Glenn and Nelson's book is an easy to read, jargon-free, practical, life affirming, and strengthening guide on how to raise children in a world that is drastically shifting from Production based to Consumer driven. It is becoming far too easy to raise children to be passive souls who fail to gain spiritual and ethical maturity who can make eductated decisions and accept the consequences of their actions. Glenn (a hyperactive child and adult himself!) lays out simple strategies and philosophies that do meld tough love with a tender and loving heart. Of all the parenting books we (my wife and I) have read, this has proven the most important and helpful to date as we have constantly returned to re-read many passages to gain reflective insight and know we are not alone in our convictions. A definate 5 out of 5 in a market flooded with too many pale and weak products.

every parent needs to read and USE this book

Every kid, and, for that matter, every one, needs the 7 significant factors outlined in this book. If you are serious about helping to prevent more school violence tragedies, read and then USE this book. It's on the recommended reading page on my website.

I wish I could buy one copy for every family in the world!

This is an absolutely wonderful book! Don't waste your time if you are stuck on the issue of strictness or leniency in discipline. This book teaches us as parents how to teach accountability and responsibility. It helps you to recognize what discipline gives the child. More than anything it allows you to make your child feel self-worth...after all if something is worth something, you take care of it. Many children today don't have a good feeling about self-worth!

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.