Family Building: The Five Fundamentals of Effective Parenting [Hardcover]

John Rosemond (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2005

The truth is, child rearing is not complicated. Therefore, it is not hard. There will be difficult moments, of course, . . . but if a parent is experiencing the rearing of a child or children as generally difficult--as emotionally, intellectually, and even physically exhausting, then the parent is doing something wrong. --John Rosemond, Family Building

Trusted family psychologist John Rosemond has a revolutionary message for today's parents: Your grandparents' generation knew a lot more about raising children than all of today's experts. The experts have turned child rearing into a complicated, exhausting chore rather than the simple, straightforward task it should be. In Family Building: The Five Fundamentals of Effective Parenting, Rosemond outlines the five key principles of traditional parenting that are crucial to raising well-behaved children today.

* It's about the family, not the children.

* Where discipline is concerned, it's about communication, not consequences; leadership not relationship.

* It's about respecting others, not high self-esteem.

* It's about manners and morals, not skills.

* It's about responsibility, not high achievement.

Each chapter includes questions from real parents faced with real-life parenting challenges, and in his typical no-nonsense style, Rosemond provides practical solutions. Family Building restores common sense to parenting and puts the parents back in charge. Once again, John Rosemond delivers child-rearing wisdom that no parent should miss.

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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

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (August 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0740755692
• ISBN-13: 978-0740755699
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #671,051 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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14 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good old fashioned common sense!, August 27, 2005

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Dawn (TN) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Family Building: The Five Fundamentals of Effective Parenting (Hardcover)

I have been a longtime fan of John Rosemond & this book is one of my favorites. Anyone who is tired of the way society spoils, pampers, & micromanages kids these days will think this book is a breath of fresh air! I love my child, but I don't buy the idea that we are supposed to create such self-centered children that they think thier wants & desires come in first, last & always!

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Could not love it more!, December 1, 2006

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Saisajo2 "saisajo2" (Arizona) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Family Building: The Five Fundamentals of Effective Parenting (Hardcover)

I am a professional nanny of over 12 years and have read almost every "it" book on how to raise children. This book, along with "Because I said So," another Rosemond title, is pretty close to being the most amazing book I have ever read. I have seen what happens when children are over indulged, given too much attention and given a status that they have not earned and it's not pretty! I am so sick of spending time with children who act like the world owes them something and also like they should enjoy the same rights as adults. That simply is not reality and we do children an injustice to allow them to behave that way. How does that prepare them for the real world? Anyways, the book is great, full of good stuff and wonderful question and answer sections at the end of each chapter. Any parent or caregiver would benefit from reading it.

23 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars nothing new, August 16, 2005

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3girls4me (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Family Building: The Five Fundamentals of Effective Parenting (Hardcover)

I waited anxiously for the newest John Rosemond book and was very disappointed. It seems to be the same information as his books Raising a Non-Violent Child and Parent Power. I read nothing new. Parents who are already familiar with his other works won't find anything new...sadly. A big disappointment that his material is continually recycled with only a new title and cover.