No unreasonable or viscous thought is off limits we're told to never correct or invalidate any of these statements and feelings. However, an underlying theme is that you shouldn't discourage a child from expressing extremely negative things about others, and that some children just aren't meant to like each other. This book definitely offers many great situational solutions ways to defuse conflict and listen in ways that make kids feel validated, mostly. (There are 2 authors but I'll be referring to them mostly in the singular as they do in their text). But, this book has many Biblical references and is popular in many Christian communities, so I don't think my opinions are irrelevant. Updated to incorporate fresh thoughts after years of conducting workshops for parents and professionals, this edition also includes a new afterword.My review is written from a Christian perspective. With humor and understanding―much gained from raising their own children―Faber and Mazlish explain how and when to intervene in fights, provide suggestions on how to help children channel their hostility into creative outlets, and demonstrate how to treat children unequally and still be fair. This wise, groundbreaking book gives parents the practical tools they need to cope with conflict, encourage cooperation, reduce competition, and make it possible for children to experience the joys of their special relationship.
Parents themselves, they were determined to figure out how to help their children get along. The #1 New York Times best-selling guide to reducing hostility and generating goodwill between siblings.Īlready best-selling authors with How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk, Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish turned their minds to the battle of the siblings.
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