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Is this as racist and pro-child abuse as it comes off as?

Maya A how-to-abuse-children book. So helpful and modern! A nifty guide for when you already know who your child should become and you don't care what thei…moreA how-to-abuse-children book. So helpful and modern! A nifty guide for when you already know who your child should become and you don't care what their thoughts are on the matter.
Helpful especially if you want them to leave you as you age and never come back. 100% abuse. Those who disagree seem to have been abused 'correctly' and still defend their parents actions so they can continue the abuse yet another generation. Such fun. (less)

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I'm a psych student at a university-- I don't have any kids or plan on having kids anytime soon, but I'm interested in reading this book. Will this book be enjoyable for me despite not having kids and/or will it provide any practical knowledge that I could possibly apply to my own life?

Josie My teenager who is also not a parent (and hopefully won't be anytime soon) read and enjoyed this book. Like the other responder said, it's not a paren…moreMy teenager who is also not a parent (and hopefully won't be anytime soon) read and enjoyed this book. Like the other responder said, it's not a parenting manual, it's a memoir and it's well written and engaging.(less)

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