Positive Parenting with a Plan (Grades K-12): F.A.M.I.L.Y. Rules
"An absence of structure afflicts a vast number of contemporary American families. There are many sources of this dreadful phenomenon including substance abuse, mental illness, divorce, illegitimacy, financial pressures, and moral inadequacy, to name just a few. Whatever the primary sources of the lack of family structure may be, the absence of structure itself invariably leads the family further down the spiral of despair, dysfunction, disease and delinquency.  Dr. Matthew A. Johnson ("Dr. J.") and his F.A.M.I.L.Y. Rules parenting system offer a powerful alternative to family chaos. F.A.M.I.L.Y. Rules presents a solid and coherent structure for families in need. In this book, he first presents a philosophical and intellectual framework for F.A.M.I.L.Y. Rules and then presents the system itself in an absolutely clear and straightforward manner.  F.A.M.I.L.Y. Rules is a product of who and what "Dr. J." himself is, a child of a family with problems, an outstanding competitive athlete, a dedicated and highly trained professional, and a man of strong conviction who practices what he believes.  While F.A.M.I.L.Y. Rules is highly structured, it is not rigid. Within the structure is plenty of room for individuality and creativity just as the rules of basketball leave room for the individuality and creativity of a Michael Jordan or a Dr. J.  Families who understand and correctly and consistently implement F.A.M.I.L.Y. Rules will be protected from many of the most pernicious ills of our time. I am pleased to recommend F.A.M.I.L.Y. Rules." --Hillel I. Swiller, MD, FAPA, FAGPA, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry ,  Mount Sinai School of Medicine , New York, New York"Raising healthy, responsible, contented children is a challenge! Most parents grew up with little experience in child rearing, then suddenly find themselves responsible for the 24-hour care of a precious little one who eats, sleeps, breathes, and acts in ways which alternately delight and frustrate. In a simple, direct, light-hearted, and principled way, Dr. Johnson s book, F.A.M.I.L.Y. Rules, provides a practical instruction manual for helpfully dealing with the inevitable challenges of parenting." --Rodger K. Bufford, Ph.D., Professor and Director of Integration, Graduate School of Clinical Psychology, George Fox University"I spend a great deal of time working with AT RISK children and their families. I have observed that organization and structure helps to greatly improve the family environment. Dr. Johnson s book, F.A.M.I.L.Y. Rules, helps parents to restore responsibility and respect in their homes. Children and adolescents learn to obey their parents and other authority figures at school, church, and in their community. Everyone learns to communicate their expectations and friendships develop as a result. The whole family wins with F.A.M.I.L.Y. Rules!" --Mark Eaton, Former All-Star Center, Utah Jazz