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Parenting for Social Change is a powerful parenting book that is not about children, but about the harmful cultural messages adults perpetuate in their relationships with children. In this compelling call for change, Teresa Graham Brett addresses the work parents must do to free themselves, the children who share their lives, and the world from these harmful messages. Usin
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158 pages
Published
May 1st 2011
by Social Change Pr
(first published January 1st 2011)
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A beautiful book of the author's personal journey of discovery of the alternatives to what we normally call 'education'. Not as exhaustive and thorough as Robin Grille's 'Parenting for a Peaceful World', but for me its true value lies in its authenticity. She has lived, and still lives it.
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I wanted to like this book I really did. And I like the message in it. But I also found it lacking. I don’t think it goes into enough detail for people and if this was the first book you read that tackles this subject I think you might be frustrated as there’s so little insight into HOW you might parent in a peaceful way and in connection with your children.
It’s the perfect book for parents that find being a parent hard, and want to understand why it’s hard. Even if you’ll not find the perfect answer for your situation, this will probably show you the direction where to look.
Wow! I've read some other books about the "controlling" model of parenting (and even many of the so-called 'alternative' models such as "attachment parenting" can be practiced from and within the controlling/power-over paradigm), Teresa Brett manages to present a most accessible, well-reasoned and well-argued presentation of what some may call the "supportive" paradigm of parenting.
What is the "controlling" paradigm? Generally, children are seen as "less-than" adults and more like "adults-in-tr ...more
What is the "controlling" paradigm? Generally, children are seen as "less-than" adults and more like "adults-in-tr ...more
So far this is a very dissapointing book. While I thoroughly support the premise, I am finding the book to be mostly shallow and lacking of any significant depth. It reads more like a stream of consciousness without taking the time to develop any of the thoughts beyond a thought. This really could be a great addition to the parenting literature, but I am finding it lacking in any real and meaningful implications.
Read through twice to get myself to think more. This book is Improving my parenting and my relationship with my child. An essential book to read for jumping into unschooling. This woman is also a great speaker!
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