Raising a Successful Child
A few weeks ago my wife and I stopped by the Half Price Book store. As we were wandering around the store I noticed a table full of books that were all the same with a sign that said, "$1". As I looked closer there must have been 50 or 60 titles of The Everything Parent's Guide To Raising a Successful Child by Denise D. Witmer.
So, with low expectations and price to match, I picked up a copy. I have to say it wasn't mind blowing nor was it life altering. However, I did find it very useful. It did a great job of raising awareness about situations we face with our little one. It was simple to read, with highlighted facts in each chapter, and a summary of what to look for in each age bracket. The book covers a multitude of issues, from modeling, discipline, even budgeting. I'm glad I picked it up.
This was the first of The Everything series that I have read, but I am inclined to pick up others now. I also heard on the radio yesterday, some stat on how unprepared parents are with raising children. I don't know what the stat was but basically it said that parents are not reading parenting books. Don't do you child injustice - read a parenting book, or several.
4 comments:
It's encouraging to know that there are other parents that care enough to turn off "Reality Show 22: Reality in Guam" and take time to learn how to be a good parent. Props to you!
you should buy some more of those for baby shower gifts!
(came over from your comment on Troy's blog)...
Depends on the book for me. We used to read "What to Expect" until the milestones weren't coordinating with our son's speech. Then we tossed it over our shoulder and went solo. That was five years ago or so. Along came our second child who is her brother's opposite. We've been getting the full education on parenting, most of it personal experience. There's never been anything more important to me, having this privilege and making the commitment towards getting this right.
There is nothing more important than being an excellent parent.
Those who would disagree do not look towards the future.
And they certainly haven't been humbled through the experience, as we have. It strips away all the rest of the bs, when your kid really needs you and you didn't let him down.
Anyway.
Glad I came over!
@ange: I'm sure you're right. I imagine there are tons of "Parenting experts" who have done a bad job raising their own kids or who do not have kids at all. The experience is everything. Still, hopefully being well read will make the experience a better one - even if most of the books did happen to give bad advice.
Thanks for stopping by.
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