Parenting a Child with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties

by Daniel A. Hughes

Parenting a Child with Emotional and Behavioural Difficultie

Genres: Fostering

104 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2012

Reviews

[Samantha-Jo Gooderham · Rating 2 out of 5]

Straight away, this book stipulates (like it is a fact, not a theory) that ALL children with behavioural and emotional difficulties have come from a neglectful and/or abusive family where there has been a lack of attachment and healthy relationship formation. This is not always the case, however, so I find this to be very biased and close-minded. There are many children from secure loving homes that still struggle with emotional and behavioural difficulties therefore it is not correct to state otherwise. From the vet to, this book fails to mention genetic factors and solely focuses on environmental. A book like this can villainise a decent parent and in turn, stigmatise all young children with behavioural difficulties as being children from neglectful backgrounds. Labels such as these can furthermore be damaging for children and their families and potentially impact the support they receive. If a book such as this is read by a loving, nurturing parent who is struggling with their child and desperate for help, they will begin to question the decent childhood they have provided and fear judgement from professionals thus are less likely to seek support.

[Leona · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent - I just wish it has been longer and more comprehensive.

[Gordon Sinclair · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simple, clear and insightful. despite its short page count it packs quite a punch.