Raising Self-Reliant Children in a Self-Indulgent World Seven Building Blocks for Developing Capable Young People

by Glenn, H. Stephen; Nelsen, Jane

• ISBN13: 9780761511281
• ISBN10: 0761511288
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-06-15
• Publisher: Harmony

Summary

No Parent or Educator Can Afford to Ignore ThisGroundbreaking Work! Bestselling authorsH. Stephen GlennandJane Nelsenhave helped hundreds of thousands of parents raise capable, independent children withRaising Self-Reliant Children in a Self-Indulgent World.On its tenth anniversary, this parenting classic returns with fresh, up-to-date information to offer you inspiring and workable ideas for developing a trusting relationship with children, as well as the skills to implement the necessary discipline to help your child become a responsible adult. Those who think in terms of leniency versus strictness will be surprised. This book goes beyond these issues to teach children to be responsible and self-reliantnot through outer-directed concerns, such as fear and intimidation, but through inner-directed behavior, such as feeling accountable for one's commitments. Inside, you'll discover how to instill character-building values and traits in your child that last a lifetime. "During these turbulent days when families are in disarray and children are getting the short end of the stick, this book can be very helpful to parents who are struggling to bring up self-reliant children. Even after raising five of my own and becoming a grandfather for the seventh time, I got some new ideas out of it!"Art Linkletter "An inspiring, workable formula for developing closeness, trust, dignity, and respect . . . a real gem."Becky Ridgeway, School Social Worker

Author Biography

H. Stephen Glenn, Ph.D., is internationally recognized for his work in family psychology and education. He has been a featured speaker at the White House. He lives in Ashland, Oregon.
Jane Nelsen, Ed.D., coauthor of the bestselling Positive Discipline series, is a licensed marriage, family, and child therapist. Her books have sold over a million copies. She lives in San Clemente, California.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	vii
Introduction	ix
Families in Transition	1	(14)
Lost in the Shuffle	15	(16)
Working with Perception	31	(18)
Developing Strong Perceptions of Personal Capabilities	49	(26)
Fostering Perceptions of Personal Significance	75	(18)
Fostering Perceptions of Personal Influence over One's Life	93	(16)
Fostering Strong Intrapersonal Skills	109	(16)
Fostering Strong Interpersonal Skills	125	(14)
Fostering Strong Systemic Skills	139	(20)
Fostering Strong Judgmental Skills	159	(14)
A Blueprint for Success	173	(16)
The Price of Change	189	(11)
Appendix: A Summary of Relevant Research and Experience	200	(18)
Bibliography	218	(4)
Index	222