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Raising The Perfect Child Through Guilt And Manipulation (2009)

by Elizabeth Beckwith(Favorite Author)

3.69 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

0061759570 (ISBN13: 9780061759574)

languge

English

genre

Memoir & Autobiography

publisher

William Morrow Paperbacks

review 1: So apparently I was raised with the guilt and manipulation parenting philosophy and didn't even realize it. I, like Beckwith, always had the innate fear tha my parents could sense any wrong-doing that I was even contemplating from miles, even states, away. The guilt and fear were instilled in me from an early age. It's also the parenting philosophy I use myself, though I never would have termed it quite this way! Though this is first and foremost a humor book, the parenting advice makes perfect sense to me. Interspersed throughout the book, Beckwith includes stories of her own upbringing and wacky extended family, explaining exactly how the "guilt" and "manipulation" were put into practice. Quick, funny read. BTW, my favorite chapter? "Don't be Afraid to Raise a ... moreNerd"
review 2: I picked this book up on a whim because I thought the title was amusing. little did I know that it would present very sound, well-thought advice on parenting wrapped in an enjoyably fun-to-read package. I love Beckwith's style and humor, and her insight is amazing! I don't just recommend this book to people who have children, either. If you do have kids, or are planning to have kids, or are thinking of getting married: this book is awesome. Additionally, if none of the above categories apply to you, but you were born in the seventies, have any obsessive tendencies, or have nieces and nephews: read this book! I also have to mention that, if you are a fan of Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series, you will really enjoy Beckwith's stories about growing up. In short, I highly recommend this book! less

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