Parents' Judo -- Juvenile Behavior Correction

Author: (USA) John Rosemond
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Publication Date: 2000-10-01
Features: The book "Parenting Judo—Correcting Adolescent Misbehavior" by Rosemond provides scientific guidance on how to correct adolescent deviant behavior. This has been something many parents have long awaited. With his unique friendly, humorous, and commonsense approach, he solves problems that many parents find difficult. How to be the best friend of a teenager isn’t as easy as hitting the jackpot or as painful as getting sentenced to years in prison. What Rosemond does is help parents realize the current state of their relationship with their teenager and tells them to support rather than direct their child. He guides parents to implement the "Let the Line Out Principle." In short, the author demonstrates how moms and dads can avoid becoming tyrannical "control freaks" or overly indulgent "wimps," enjoying the freedom and rewards of parenting in a restrained (not controlled) and relaxed manner. Rosemond simply says that teenagers can be challenging. But if you instill a sense of personal responsibility in your child and then let them see the consequences of right and wrong choices, that is something every parent can do.