Because I Said So!: A Collection of 366 Insightful and Thought- Provoking Reflections on Parenting and Family Life [Paperback]

John Rosemond (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 1996

first page of book is signed by the Author..clean book and DJ...unmarked text... book appear to be in NEW to LIKE New Condition

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About the Author

John Rosemond is a family psychologist, author of ten parenting best-sellers, and a syndicated columnist appearing weekly in more than 200 American newspapers. He is the executive director of the Center for Affirmative Parenting in Gastonia, N.C. His credentials include a 37-year marriage, two happily married children, and six well-behaved grandchildren.

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing; Original edition (August 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0836204999
• ISBN-13: 978-0836204995
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #577,385 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

John Rosemond is a family psychologist who has both directed mental health programs and been in full-time private practice working with families and children. Since 1990, he has devoted his time to speaking and writing. John's weekly syndicated parenting column now appears in some 250 newspapers. Along the way, he's also managed to write eleven bestselling books on parenting and the family. As if that wasn't enough, he is one of the busiest and most popular speakers in his field, giving over 200 talks a year to parent and professional groups nationwide. He and his wife of 39 years, Willie, have two grown children and six well-behaved grandchildren.

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44 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book saved our family and my marriage, February 6, 2000

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Paul letz (ILLINOIS) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Because I Said So!: A Collection of 366 Insightful and Thought- Provoking Reflections on Parenting and Family Life (Paperback)

This book is must reading for any one with children. You dont have to do everything in the book, however there is so much food for thought. My wife and I after reading this book decided to make some changes. It is amazing how quickly our children responded (ages 2,3,5) It was as if they wanted order, responsibility and to give appropriate respect. We sleep at night, our meals are a pleasure, our kids behave at home and in public, my wife and I have time to talk. Our kids are getting along every one is happier. I would strongly suggest this book. If you can stick to your guns you can make important changes. The thing is there is nothing in this book that isn't common sense.

38 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You Can't Argue With Success, October 16, 2000

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"jules1329" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Because I Said So!: A Collection of 366 Insightful and Thought- Provoking Reflections on Parenting and Family Life (Paperback)

I guess some people will be offended by Rosemond's views on spanking and obeying, but if what they were doing as parents was working, why are they reading parenting books? I've tried the "reason with the child" approach and it DOESN'T WORK. Why doesn't it? Because you can't reason with unreasonable people and children are, by nature and by definition, unreasonable.

It is true that Rosemond advocates returning to a more strict parenting mode -- meaning children obey their parents because their parents have been around longer and know what's best. So, if you are looking for an "attachment" parenting book, definitely look elsewhere. If you are looking for parenting tips that are based on common sense, old-fashioned discipline, John Rosemond is your man. Also, if you base your marriage and family on Christian values, there are Biblical references to this type of parenting.

By the way, Rosemond doesn't ENCOURAGE spanking and he really believes that most people who spank are doing it incorrectly. He says in his books that people don't have to spank to discipline effectively. So, instead of having a knee-jerk reaction to the work "spank" and dismissing his advice out of hand, try actually reading the books!

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The BEST Parenting Book I Have Ever Read!, January 19, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Because I Said So!: A Collection of 366 Insightful and Thought- Provoking Reflections on Parenting and Family Life (Paperback)

My husband and I are the parent of a strong-willed 4 year old and we also live far away from any family. This book has been our life saver. Almost all of the advice he gave in this book has helped in one way or another. It's the good, old-fashioned advice that my parents and grandparents would be giving us if we lived near them. Contrary to what people say, that kind of advice still works! My family is living proof of this. The format of his book broken down into 366 "daily devotions" makes it easy to read and understand. I thoroughly agree with his stand on spankings and how you should put your marriage first and make your children pay more attention to you than you do to them. Just following this advice has made a drastic improvement with my daughter's behavior in a short period of time. I highly recommend this book to anyone who feels that they are at the "end of their rope" with their kids' behavior.