Endangered: Your Child in a Hostile World

by Johann Christoph Arnold

For parents who try to do "the right thing" but feel frustrated at every turn, or for teachers and caregivers who worry that no matter what they do, it is not enough, Arnold offers the reassurance that no deed of love is ever wasted, and that even the smallest sacrifice has lasting value and significance.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0874869978
• ISBN13: 9780874869972
• Release Date: May 2000
• Publisher: Plough Publishing House
• Length: 186 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.4" x 7.5"

Customer Reviews

Read this soon!

I am a youth counselor and father of 4 teenagers and haveturned to the author a number of times for advice over the lastyears. His book challenges many of the well-meaning but destructive norms of parenting that so many of us fall into. It also helps us grasp our children's place in a bigger picture, a world that is systematically destroying the childlike spirit. Focus on some of Arnold's insights while your kids are still young enough to benefit!

Parents, don't miss this book!

As a father of four teens and a youth counselor I would like to recommend this book highly to other parents and anyone who works with kids. Arnold not only draws on his own experience but weaves in dozens of stories told by parents and children from all over the world. He challenges many of the well meaning but potentially harmful norms that we parents fall into. We only have one chance with each of our children this book will help us make the most of it.

Is Your Child Endangered?

Do not answer this to quickly. This book gives insight to the heart of a child where no other book that I have read has. Arnold brings out the best in parents to help them in the raising of children. Arnold challanges the ME centered life and shows the way to real parenting. This book should be read by young and old.

In praise of black sheep

I'm excited about this latest book by Johann Christoph Arnold. My husband and I have 6 young kids and need all the wisdom and encouragement we can get. Arnold is punchy and yet encouraging. Two chapters helped us especially and even changed our way of thinking: "In praise of black sheep" and "The power of a hug." Having a black sheep or two among our tribe, we were encouraged by Arnold's words that just these kids will grow up to be the makers and breakers of history. They will turn out to be creative and independent thinkers. But the emphasis of the book is typical of Arnold: reverence for the child and the childlike spirit. Yet the book is not "religious" in any way. It's for everyone -- parents, grandparents, daycare teachers,schoolteachers -- everyone who is fearful about what kind of world our children will inherit from the mess we have made, and what we can do about it.

Provative thoughts on Children's Education

The book "Endangerd" confronts us exciting problems that usually our Culture is afraid to face. It ask's questions like: "Is Ritalin Mind Control? Should Kids Sue Divorcing Parents? It chalenges the Reader to think about different issues such as: How to Raise Clones. Your kids want you,not your Money. Burn those Parenting Books. Bad Kids are people too. Good Children are Fakes. Children want your love and your time. "Endangerd" calls on parents to take drastic measures to counter bankruptcy in society and public policy.