It Takes a Parent to Raise a Child: 9 Principles for Families to Love and Live by

by Glen C. Griffin

A renowned pediatrician, father, and grandfather shows parents how they are the real experts when it comes to their children and draws on his own experiences to provide nine insightful keys for developing a loving and happy family. 20,000 first printing.

Genres: Parenting

164 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 1999

Reviews

[Kristin Peters · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was practical and helpful and simple which is good. It's a little dated and I didn't agree with everything but overall, there are some very practical things I've taken from it and some things that were just good reminders.

[Audrey · Rating 4 out of 5]

First, I knew Dr. Griffin in college. I did some copy editing for his medical journal and edited a few chapters of an early draft of this book. He is/was a pediatrician and neonatologist. I found him to be very smart as well as very wise.

Now that I have kids of my own, this book is relevant to me. It's his advice to other parents based on his personal experience in raising six kids. It's about being a responsible parent, helpful spouse, and teaching kids high standards and values.

The advice becomes common sense once you read it. It's not a huge list you have to remember. He doesn't make you feel guilty about being a terrible parent. It's pretty encouraging and uplifting. It's straightforward with plenty of real-life examples and is not that long.

[Abram · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good instructional book on raising good principled children to face the decaying morality that surrounds them. The title is a rebuttal to the socialistic propaganda put out by the former first lady Hilary Clinton, in her book "It takes a village to raise a child" I was ready for a barrage of idealogical rebuttals but I was pleasantly surprised to find it more based in principle and instruction rather than contention and confrontation.

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

I learned many things that I didn't know-or remember. I may need to purchase this book as a reference!! I believe this is an LDS author although the book doesn't say so. He lives in Utah and has 6 children, also quotes Neil A Maxwell and a few other church leaders. He guves solid values and advice.

[Julie]

My parents were acquainted with the author and I got this book as a wedding present. Good pointers for parenting.