Review: Thorough but easy to read...
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 2, 2014
Being a parent of two children, spending time should be fun and memorable. However, life isn't so easy as you hope it to be. Many parents are aware that there are numerous obstacles out there in raising children, but few are aware of the guiding principles and dos and don'ts. Believe it or not, there are actually a lot of myths about parenting and books with poor guidance. I liked this book because the language is simple and it gives you what to expect before you reach the time with your children. In other words, I like its stage by stage expectations and guidelines it suggests. Ultimately, the book suggests a very modern (and also timeless) parenting approach and that is to give some room to children. Parents always think that their children are not capable of making sound judgments for themselves and therefore give little room for thought. This book is great in that sense as it continuously tells you to see the next waves and prepare it with your children. Give them space and let them think for themselves. As human beings, we all can be self-centered and near-sighted, but we are all capable of learning as long as we are given enough time to think through and plan ahead. I recommend this book to parents of all ages. As parents, we all need to think before we talk or take action.