John Bradshaw has done a marvelous job of writing about the "poisonous pedgogy" of authoritarian parenting that has been the breeding ground for dysfunction. He strongly advocates that we reexamine our traditional view of parenting that destroys the self esteem and self worth of children. He lays out what the poisonous parenting looks like and then addresses a more democratic style of parenting where children can grow into adults with strong self esteem and value. In order to make the much needed changes, parents must clearly see how they have been adversely affected by the poisonous pedogogy themeselves and begin a healing process of self discovery and standing in the truth of what they actually received from their parents. This allows the adult to grow into more mature, healthy results with healthy relationships. As parents, these indivduals are now free to choose to get their needs met in the primary marital relationship and can provide an environment where children can be honored and be all they were meant to be.
Bradshaw is keen on the use of acronyms, which can be a bit annoying at times, but can be a useful means of recalling points that are made throughout the chapter.
As a counselor and an educator, I use material found in this book for my counselees and students to help them to understand their own dysfunction and invite them into their own healing journey to self-discovery.
Beverly Sedlacek
Cleansing the Sanctuary of the Heart: Tools for Emotional Healing
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