First published 2000
Many parents mistake spoiling for loving, shielding their children from every disappointment and granting every wish. Marilu Henner, the celebrated actress who now considers parenting her primary job, recognizes this trap. She partnered with Dr. Ruth Velikovsky Sharon, a respected psychoanalyst, to create a straightforward guide for raising children who can handle life's inevitable setbacks. The book tackles the difficult balance between nurturing and setting boundaries. Henner and Sharon argue that children need to experience frustration and hear "no" to develop into capable, independent adults. Through real parenting dilemmas, practical solutions, and entertaining stories from their own experiences, they show how to avoid raising entitled children. The authors provide concrete strategies for parents who want to love their children without creating demanding, helpless individuals who crumble when they don't get their way.
Genres: family, self-help, non-fiction, parenting
Vibes: intimate, practical, thought-provoking
Tropes: advice, self-improvement
224 pages · Paperback · William Morrow Paperbacks