On Becoming Preteen Wise: Parenting Your Child from Eight to Twelve Years [Paperback]

Gary Ezzo (Author), Dr. Robert Bucknam (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2000

Part of a dynamic, five-part parenting series, this paperback release will be instantly recognized by readers who trust the Babywise and Childwise books for wisdom on childrearing. Moving into the preteen years, parents of eight- to twelve-year-olds face the challenge of transition from using adult authority to leveraging the power of personal influence to motivate their middle-years youth. Gary Ezzo and pediatrician Robert Bucknam give parents fathering/mothering communication tips and effective ways to insulate their child from peer "groupthink." They discuss seven warning flags and how to respond to them. This is a book for all parents seeking an atmosphere of mutual respect in the home, non-rebellious teen years, and a future friendship with their grown child.

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About the Author

Gary Ezzo is executive director of Growing Families International. A graduate of Talbot Theological Seminary, he pastored for ten years in Sun Valley, California, and has authored curricula used by over 600,000 parents worldwide. His books with Robert Bucknam include On Becoming Babywise I and II and On Becoming Childwise; he is also the author of Reaching the Heart of Your Teen and Growing Kids God's Way.

Dr. Robert Bucknam is director of Cornerstone Pediatrics in Louisville, Colorado. He and his wife have four children.

Product Details

• Paperback: 231 pages
• Publisher: Multnomah Books; 1ST edition (May 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1576736687
• ISBN-13: 978-1576736685
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,200,295 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great applicable read, September 13, 2000

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This review is from: On Becoming Preteen Wise: Parenting Your Child from Eight to Twelve Years (Paperback)

What a phenomenal book. The authors give helpful and applicable information in an easy read format. The book really works as my daughter is living proof. I have raised her with the whole Babywise system and she is a wonderful girl. The book gives good ideas and problem solving tips. I like the structure but yet the flexibility of the program. A must read for anyone with kids or planning on having kids.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Chew the hay and spit out the sticks, September 11, 2004

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This review is from: On Becoming Preteen Wise: Parenting Your Child from Eight to Twelve Years (Paperback)

I have read most of the "On Becoming" books by Garry Ezzo. I'm actually ordering a replacement. We have kids ranging in age from 14 to still in the womb. I have found his books so helpful at every stage. I may not agree 100% with some of what he suggests, so you eat the hay and spit out the sticks! Without fail each of his books have practical suggestions to use in challenging situations with our children. I'll try rephrasing something as he suggests and lo and behold...it works! Life made a little simpler. We are a home schooling family and our kids are very well adjusted. They are developing thier own "moral shelves" and Gods grace has been awsome. We have applied many of the principles in these books and have found them most helpful and encouraging. I reccomment them in a heartbeat!

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best author of Child rearing curriculum I have found, April 4, 2003

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This review is from: On Becoming Preteen Wise: Parenting Your Child from Eight to Twelve Years (Paperback)

I have known many families that have raised their children accouding the principals taught by the Ezzo's and most of them have delightful children. Gary is human and I disagree with a few of his ideas, but his curriculum is the best I have found.