Negotiation Generation: Take Back Your Parental Authority Without Punishment

by Lynne Reeves Griffin

Overview

The classic power struggle between parents and children- demystified.

Nationally recognized behavior management expert Lynne Reeves Griffin offers a commonsense yet radical approach to parenting that will enable adults to win the tug-of-war with their children about what is, and isn't, acceptable behavior.

This proactive plan provides parents with the tools to reclaim their authority, establish boundaries, and cease negotiation tactics such as rewards and punishments, based on the specific ages and temperaments of each child. Featuring anecdotes from more than 20 years of parental consulting, the author reveals the real struggles parents face in raising today's children.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780425217016
Publisher:	Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date:	09/04/2007
Pages:	272
Product dimensions:	5.55(w) x 8.24(h) x 0.74(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Lynne Reeves Griffin, RN, MEd, is Executive Director of Proactive Parenting. She is a lecturer, writer, and consultant to parents, teachers, and health care professionals regarding child development, behavior management, and issues affecting today’s families. She is a frequent radio and television guest expert.

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Editorial Reviews

"[Griffin's] arguments and repeated explanations will challenge parents to assert their authority differently. This book, rich in anecdotes, will make a great addition to any parenting collection."—Library Journal

From the Publisher

Many parenting experts agree that spanking is never a good way to discipline a child. In its stead, they have recommended using methods like time-outs and grounding. Griffin (executive director, Proactive Parenting) goes further: parents should neverpunish their child. Yes, children misbehave, but it's probably because they don't have the skills necessary to behave acceptably. Using behavior management theory, Griffin proposes the following method: impose limits in advance of conflicts; discuss clearly with children what they can do; if the limit established is later pushed, don't argue during the conflict because children will think the limit is negotiable; instead, use simple actions to communicate the message that the behavior is unacceptable. Griffin firmly believes that parents know their children very well and can predict most of their behaviors. Therefore, parents should be proactive and build the skills their children need to behave accordingly. Although at times Griffin's message seems unrealistic, her arguments and repeated explanations will challenge parents to assert their authority differently. This book, rich in anecdotes, will make a great addition to any parenting collection. Recommended for public libraries.
—Maryse Breton

Library Journal