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Bruno Bettelheim

A Good Enough Parent : A Book on Child-Rearing Paperback – March 12, 1988

by Bruno Bettelheim (Author)

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In this book, the preeminent child psychologist of our time gives us the results of his lifelong effort to determine what is most crucial in successful child-rearing. His purpose is not to give parents preset rules for raising their children, but rather to show them how to develop their own insights so that they will understand their own and their children's behavior in different situations and how to cope with it. Above all, he warns, parents must not indulge their impulse to try to create the child they would like to have, but should instead help each child fully develop into the person he or she would like to be.

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400 pages
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English
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Vintage
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March 12, 1988
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6.13 x 0.82 x 9.18 inches
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0394757769
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978-0394757766
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In this book, the preeminent child psychologist of our time gives us the results of his lifelong effort to determine what is most crucial in successful child-rearing. His purpose is not to give parents preset rules for raising their children, but rather to show them how to develop their own insights so that they will understand their own and their children's behavior in different situations and how to cope with it. Above all, he warns, parents must not indulge their impulse to try to create the child they would like to have, but should instead help each child fully develop into the person he or she would like to be.

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In this book, the preeminent child psychologist of our time gives us the results of his lifelong effort to determine what is most crucial in successful child-rearing. His purpose is not to give parents preset rules for raising their children, but rather to show them how to develop their own insights so that they will understand their own and their children's behavior in different situations and how to cope with it. Above all, he warns, parents must not indulge their impulse to try to create the child they would like to have, but should instead help each child fully develop into the person he or she would like to be.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Vintage; Reprint edition (March 12, 1988)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 400 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0394757769
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0394757766
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.22 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.13 x 0.82 x 9.18 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #795,121 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #569 in Children's Studies Social Science (Books)
- #1,225 in Parenting Boys
- #1,453 in Parenting Girls

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Mel

So helpful if you're a perfectionist parent!

Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2018

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This book is so helpful if you're a perfectionist parent! Not only does it give great tips to help you understand your kids, (which helps the bad things they do not feel personal), it gives you permission to just be ok as a parent since you're just human. It's the kind of book that you don't need to read front to back to understand, but allows you to pick up on chapters you're interested in, and steps to try for each subject. Best parenting book I've read.

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N. Roberts

Reassuring

Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2013

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I recently bought this book for a parent who is being challenged at their parenting skills. This book is highly reassuring. I read it many years ago when I was questioning my parenting skills with a difficult child. Although the book is written in stilted, professorial English, it is readable. The author, Bruno Bettelheim, was a world renowned and respected psychiatrist. He had escaped the Nazis and managed to get out of Germany.

No one can be a perfect parent and it isn't necessary to be perfect. Children are resilient and the parent just has to be "good enough."

If you are trying to be a good parent and feel insecure, this book will help you over the challenges and reassure you.

8 people found this helpful

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james helin

Best book on understanding your child

Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2021

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A learned discussion of raising children, with lots of examples of how children are usually acting rationally from their point of view. If parents learn to use discipline as teaching rather than punishment, the results will be successful.

Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2018

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It is very helpful.

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Zelda

real parenting advice

Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2013

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This is a down to earth book filled with supportive, comprehensive, and useful advice parents and chirldren can really use.

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Mary George

Too Verbose & Impractical

Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2014

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Um, just thought it would be less psychobabble and more common sense. Yawn.

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Kimberley Clayton Blaine, MA, LMFT

Amazing...A Must have..

Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2005

This is a sophisticated read - but well worth it! I am a child therapist and child development specialist and believe this book to be the bible of healthy child-rearing. Bettelheim is brilliant, caring and compassionate. Take time to read this prize, maybe 6 months or so. Read it slowly so that you can pick up all the messages and insights that he offers. Other great reads are Rudolf Driekers, "Children the Challenge." Try reading, Adele Faber's "How to Talk So Kids Will Listen" or Mary Kurcinka's "Kids, Parents and Power Sruggles."

Kimberley Clayton Blaine, MA, MFT
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Author: Mommy Confidence: 8 Easy Steps to Reclaiming Balance, Motivation, and Your Inner Diva

30 people found this helpful

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Rajan

A beautiful book

Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2013

I had read this book 20 years ago. I still remember it as a most understanding and compassionate book. I had highlighted so many of its passages. Some people ruin the reputation of a good book or an author by giving one star. This book certainly deserves 5 stars. I don't think the author is with us but he came across as a good human being.

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MR J J HARRIS

Would recommend to anyone

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 7, 2015

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Refreshing read on parenting, and parenting philosophy! Would recommend to anyone.

S

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 10, 2017

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Brilliant thanks! it is in great condition.

A. Warren

Standard text

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 4, 2014

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A standard text, full of wisdom and beautifully written. Should be one in every home.

Rose

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 28, 2014

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Fascinating and inspiring read

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Venduto come nuovo ma chiaramente usato

Reviewed in Italy on November 2, 2015

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La descrizione di questo libro diceva "come nuovo" ma è chiaramente usato, viste le sottolineature, le scritte sulle pagine ed in generale lo stato del prodotto. Comunque leggibile e fruibile normalmente, solo non è chiaro perchè non si puoò essere chiari sulla qualità della merce che si vende.

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