Does it ever seem to you like kids these days are in control of their parents? If you are a parent who can t get your children to do what you ask, or if you ever feel that your kids are ungrateful, over-indulged, or disrespectful toward adults, you may be among the growing number of parents who feel that something has gone amiss in the way our children are being raised. Having a strong sense of yourself as a parent is key to raising a resilient, independent, thoughtful, and solution-focused child. But over the last several generations parents have found themselves immersed in the well-intentioned idea that parenting should be child-centered rather than adult-centered. Many parents have begun to follow their children s lead rather than to insist that children adapt themselves to the prerogatives of the parent. Parental authority has come to be seen as a bad thing. It is time that we reclaim some of the old school parenting techniques of yesteryear, adapt them to our modern world, and focus on the optimal outcomes for our kids. Bringing together central insights of traditional (adult-centered) and progressive (child-centered) modes of parenting, this book will help parents raise self-directed children who are active learners. Children who feel good about themselves and take initiative.

Children with a strong moral compass. The 8 keys presented in this book focus on valuing your own authority as a parent; cultivating your child s character; applying discipline instead of punishment; strategies to motivate compliance; fostering emotional development; problem-solving; conflict management; and effective communication.".