Nobody grows up for us - 40 letters from children to parents

Author: Li Mosi (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: This book presents the perspective of a child through letters to highlight the mistakes parents make in education, serving as a warning to all parents and drawing their attention. The content of the book will be familiar to every parent, as many incidents occur between you and your child, yet you may be unaware of them. Perhaps you believe that as a parent, your actions are justified, or you may not have realized that your mistakes have already harmed your child. Maybe you think children are always exaggerating. By carefully reading this book, you will surely gain some insights. This book is compiled based on events between children and parents in their studies and daily lives, such as:
- The impact of parents' behavior on children's growth at home: how parents' unintentional actions lead to children developing some incorrect perspectives, such as in "An Incident That Should Not Have Happened";
- Numerous unreasonable manifestations of educational methods: overly strict discipline, radical approaches, and their negative consequences, such as in "Please Give Me Some Freedom" and "Reflections on Getting into Peking University";
- Social issues arising from the failure of educational methods: running away from home, suicide, etc., such as in "Letter Before Running Away" and "I Really Should Leave";
- Teenage emotional issues: sexual education, how to face setbacks, etc., such as in "I'm Pregnant, It's Your Fault" and "How to Face Failure?";
- The damage to children's mental health caused by parents' educational mistakes: the emergence of psychological disorders or mental illnesses such as obsessive-compulsive disorder and anxiety, such as in "My Uncontrollable Actions" and "Confusion Over Exams";
- The profound impact of parents' marital relationship on children's physical and mental development, such as in "I Want a Real Home." The book is written based on these contents.
Applying theories from psychology, education, and family ethics, the book invites experienced psychologists to provide targeted explanations on the relationship between parents and children, as well as parents' educational methods and approaches, and offers constructive suggestions. It aims to help parents provide correct guidance to promote their children's healthy growth.